Finding the Third Proportional to 4,392 and 7,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,392 and 7,809 is: 13,884.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,392 : 7,809 = 7,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,392/7,809 = 7,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,392x = 7,809 × 7,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,392x = 60,980,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,980,481/4,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,884.44
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