Finding the Third Proportional to 4,448 and 6,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,448 and 6,672 is: 10,008
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,448 : 6,672 = 6,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,448/6,672 = 6,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,448x = 6,672 × 6,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,448x = 44,515,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,515,584/4,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,008
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