Finding the Third Proportional to 4,174 and 9,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,174 and 9,074 is: 19,726.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,174 : 9,074 = 9,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,174/9,074 = 9,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,174x = 9,074 × 9,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,174x = 82,337,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,337,476/4,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,726.28
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