Finding the Third Proportional to 4,459 and 6,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,459 and 6,370 is: 9,100
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,459 : 6,370 = 6,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,459/6,370 = 6,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,459x = 6,370 × 6,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,459x = 40,576,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,576,900/4,459 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,100
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