Finding the Third Proportional to 4,642 and 5,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,642 and 5,650 is: 6,876.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,642 : 5,650 = 5,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,642/5,650 = 5,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,642x = 5,650 × 5,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,642x = 31,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,922,500/4,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,876.88
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