Finding the Third Proportional to 2,148 and 4,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,148 and 4,780 is: 10,637.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,148 : 4,780 = 4,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,148/4,780 = 4,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,148x = 4,780 × 4,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,148x = 22,848,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,848,400/2,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,637.06
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