Finding the Third Proportional to 4,392 and 10,367.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,392 and 10,367.25 is: 24,471.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,392 : 10,367.25 = 10,367.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,392/10,367.25 = 10,367.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,392x = 10,367.25 × 10,367.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,392x = 107,479,872.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,479,872.56/4,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,471.74
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