Finding the Third Proportional to 4,356 and 9,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,356 and 9,252 is: 19,650.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,356 : 9,252 = 9,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,356/9,252 = 9,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,356x = 9,252 × 9,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,356x = 85,599,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,599,504/4,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,650.94
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