Finding the Third Proportional to 4,406 and 9,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,406 and 9,658 is: 21,170.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,406 : 9,658 = 9,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,406/9,658 = 9,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,406x = 9,658 × 9,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,406x = 93,276,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,276,964/4,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,170.44
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