Finding the Third Proportional to 4,593 and 6,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,593 and 6,207 is: 8,388.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,593 : 6,207 = 6,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,593/6,207 = 6,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,593x = 6,207 × 6,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,593x = 38,526,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,526,849/4,593 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,388.17
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