Finding the Third Proportional to 4,362 and 6,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,362 and 6,608 is: 10,010.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,362 : 6,608 = 6,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,362/6,608 = 6,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,362x = 6,608 × 6,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,362x = 43,665,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,665,664/4,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,010.47
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