Finding the Third Proportional to 4,408 and 7,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,408 and 7,050 is: 11,275.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,408 : 7,050 = 7,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,408/7,050 = 7,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,408x = 7,050 × 7,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,408x = 49,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,702,500/4,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,275.52
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