Finding the Third Proportional to 4,328 and 6,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,328 and 6,168 is: 8,790.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,328 : 6,168 = 6,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,328/6,168 = 6,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,328x = 6,168 × 6,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,328x = 38,044,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,044,224/4,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,790.26
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