Finding the Third Proportional to 4,324 and 10,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,324 and 10,234 is: 24,221.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,324 : 10,234 = 10,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,324/10,234 = 10,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,324x = 10,234 × 10,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,324x = 104,734,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,734,756/4,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,221.73
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