Finding the Third Proportional to 4,544 and 7,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,544 and 7,059 is: 10,965.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,544 : 7,059 = 7,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,544/7,059 = 7,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,544x = 7,059 × 7,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,544x = 49,829,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,829,481/4,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,965.99
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