Finding the Third Proportional to 4,248 and 10,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,248 and 10,044 is: 23,748.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,248 : 10,044 = 10,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,248/10,044 = 10,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,248x = 10,044 × 10,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,248x = 100,881,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,881,936/4,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,748.10
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