Finding the Third Proportional to 4,380 and 9,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,380 and 9,408 is: 20,207.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,380 : 9,408 = 9,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,380/9,408 = 9,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,380x = 9,408 × 9,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,380x = 88,510,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,510,464/4,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,207.87
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