Finding the Third Proportional to 2,194.50 and 4,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,194.50 and 4,755 is: 10,303.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,194.50 : 4,755 = 4,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,194.50/4,755 = 4,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,194.50x = 4,755 × 4,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,194.50x = 22,610,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,610,025/2,194.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,303.04
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