Finding the Third Proportional to 4,336 and 9,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,336 and 9,314 is: 20,007.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,336 : 9,314 = 9,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,336/9,314 = 9,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,336x = 9,314 × 9,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,336x = 86,750,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,750,596/4,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,007.06
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