Finding the Third Proportional to 4,308 and 6,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,308 and 6,684 is: 10,370.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,308 : 6,684 = 6,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,308/6,684 = 6,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,308x = 6,684 × 6,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,308x = 44,675,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,675,856/4,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,370.44
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