Finding the Third Proportional to 4,322 and 4,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,322 and 4,682 is: 5,071.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,322 : 4,682 = 4,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,322/4,682 = 4,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,322x = 4,682 × 4,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,322x = 21,921,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,921,124/4,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,071.99
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