Finding the Third Proportional to 2,054 and 4,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,054 and 4,807 is: 11,249.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,054 : 4,807 = 4,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,054/4,807 = 4,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,054x = 4,807 × 4,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,054x = 23,107,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,107,249/2,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,249.88
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