Finding the Third Proportional to 4,212 and 10,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,212 and 10,530 is: 26,325
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,212 : 10,530 = 10,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,212/10,530 = 10,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,212x = 10,530 × 10,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,212x = 110,880,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,880,900/4,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,325
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