Finding the Third Proportional to 4,228 and 9,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,228 and 9,185 is: 19,953.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,228 : 9,185 = 9,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,228/9,185 = 9,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,228x = 9,185 × 9,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,228x = 84,364,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,364,225/4,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,953.70
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