Finding the Third Proportional to 3,170 and 4,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 3,170 and 4,899 is: 7,571.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,170 : 4,899 = 4,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,170/4,899 = 4,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,170x = 4,899 × 4,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,170x = 24,000,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,000,201/3,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,571.04
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