Finding the Third Proportional to 4,324 and 9,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,324 and 9,224 is: 19,676.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,324 : 9,224 = 9,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,324/9,224 = 9,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,324x = 9,224 × 9,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,324x = 85,082,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,082,176/4,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,676.73
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