Finding the Third Proportional to 4,460 and 8,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,460 and 8,002 is: 14,356.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,460 : 8,002 = 8,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,460/8,002 = 8,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,460x = 8,002 × 8,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,460x = 64,032,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,032,004/4,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,356.95
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