Finding the Third Proportional to 4,374 and 9,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,374 and 9,558 is: 20,886
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,374 : 9,558 = 9,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,374/9,558 = 9,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,374x = 9,558 × 9,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,374x = 91,355,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,355,364/4,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,886
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