Finding the Third Proportional to 4,626 and 6,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,626 and 6,777 is: 9,928.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,626 : 6,777 = 6,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,626/6,777 = 6,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,626x = 6,777 × 6,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,626x = 45,927,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,927,729/4,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,928.17
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