Finding the Third Proportional to 3,064 and 4,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,064 and 4,926 is: 7,919.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,064 : 4,926 = 4,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,064/4,926 = 4,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,064x = 4,926 × 4,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,064x = 24,265,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,265,476/3,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,919.54
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