Finding the Third Proportional to 4,466 and 9,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,466 and 9,435 is: 19,932.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,466 : 9,435 = 9,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,466/9,435 = 9,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,466x = 9,435 × 9,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,466x = 89,019,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,019,225/4,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,932.65
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