Finding the Third Proportional to 4,410 and 9,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,410 and 9,144 is: 18,959.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,410 : 9,144 = 9,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,410/9,144 = 9,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,410x = 9,144 × 9,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,410x = 83,612,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,612,736/4,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,959.80
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