Finding the Third Proportional to 4,194 and 5,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,194 and 5,562 is: 7,376.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,194 : 5,562 = 5,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,194/5,562 = 5,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,194x = 5,562 × 5,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,194x = 30,935,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,935,844/4,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,376.21
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