Finding the Third Proportional to 3,093 and 4,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,093 and 4,754 is: 7,306.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,093 : 4,754 = 4,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,093/4,754 = 4,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,093x = 4,754 × 4,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,093x = 22,600,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,600,516/3,093 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,306.99
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