Finding the Third Proportional to 4,363 and 10,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,363 and 10,292 is: 24,278.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,363 : 10,292 = 10,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,363/10,292 = 10,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,363x = 10,292 × 10,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,363x = 105,925,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,925,264/4,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,278.08
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