Finding the Third Proportional to 4,164 and 6,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,164 and 6,224 is: 9,303.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,164 : 6,224 = 6,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,164/6,224 = 6,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,164x = 6,224 × 6,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,164x = 38,738,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,738,176/4,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,303.12
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