Finding the Third Proportional to 4,338 and 9,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,338 and 9,540 is: 20,980.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,338 : 9,540 = 9,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,338/9,540 = 9,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,338x = 9,540 × 9,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,338x = 91,011,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,011,600/4,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,980.08
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