Finding the Third Proportional to 4,480 and 10,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,480 and 10,126 is: 22,887.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,480 : 10,126 = 10,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,480/10,126 = 10,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,480x = 10,126 × 10,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,480x = 102,535,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,535,876/4,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,887.47
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