Finding the Third Proportional to 4,254 and 9,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,254 and 9,364 is: 20,612.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,254 : 9,364 = 9,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,254/9,364 = 9,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,254x = 9,364 × 9,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,254x = 87,684,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,684,496/4,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,612.25
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