Finding the Third Proportional to 4,212 and 6,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,212 and 6,786 is: 10,933
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,212 : 6,786 = 6,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,212/6,786 = 6,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,212x = 6,786 × 6,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,212x = 46,049,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,049,796/4,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,933
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