Finding the Third Proportional to 4,584 and 6,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,584 and 6,435 is: 9,033.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,584 : 6,435 = 6,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,584/6,435 = 6,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,584x = 6,435 × 6,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,584x = 41,409,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,409,225/4,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,033.43
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