Finding the Third Proportional to 4,350 and 6,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,350 and 6,627 is: 10,095.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,350 : 6,627 = 6,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,350/6,627 = 6,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,350x = 6,627 × 6,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,350x = 43,917,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,917,129/4,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,095.89
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