Finding the Third Proportional to 3,102 and 4,783.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,102 and 4,783.50 is: 7,376.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,102 : 4,783.50 = 4,783.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,102/4,783.50 = 4,783.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,102x = 4,783.50 × 4,783.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,102x = 22,881,872.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,881,872.25/3,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,376.49
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