Finding the Third Proportional to 4,452 and 6,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,452 and 6,319 is: 8,968.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,452 : 6,319 = 6,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,452/6,319 = 6,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,452x = 6,319 × 6,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,452x = 39,929,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,929,761/4,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,968.95
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