Finding the Third Proportional to 4,524 and 6,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,524 and 6,174 is: 8,425.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,524 : 6,174 = 6,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,524/6,174 = 6,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,524x = 6,174 × 6,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,524x = 38,118,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,118,276/4,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,425.79
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