Finding the Third Proportional to 4,169 and 5,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,169 and 5,511 is: 7,284.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,169 : 5,511 = 5,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,169/5,511 = 5,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,169x = 5,511 × 5,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,169x = 30,371,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,371,121/4,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,284.99
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