Finding the Third Proportional to 4,438 and 9,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,438 and 9,704 is: 21,218.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,438 : 9,704 = 9,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,438/9,704 = 9,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,438x = 9,704 × 9,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,438x = 94,167,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,167,616/4,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,218.48
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