Finding the Third Proportional to 4,332 and 7,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,332 and 7,752 is: 13,872
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,332 : 7,752 = 7,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,332/7,752 = 7,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,332x = 7,752 × 7,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,332x = 60,093,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,093,504/4,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,872
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