Finding the Third Proportional to 4,462 and 5,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,462 and 5,717 is: 7,324.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,462 : 5,717 = 5,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,462/5,717 = 5,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,462x = 5,717 × 5,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,462x = 32,684,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,684,089/4,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,324.99
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