Finding the Third Proportional to 4,344 and 9,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,344 and 9,304 is: 19,927.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,344 : 9,304 = 9,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,344/9,304 = 9,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,344x = 9,304 × 9,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,344x = 86,564,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,564,416/4,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,927.35
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