Finding the Third Proportional to 4,392 and 6,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,392 and 6,606 is: 9,936.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,392 : 6,606 = 6,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,392/6,606 = 6,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,392x = 6,606 × 6,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,392x = 43,639,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,639,236/4,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,936.07
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