Finding the Third Proportional to 4,502 and 9,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,502 and 9,670 is: 20,770.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,502 : 9,670 = 9,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,502/9,670 = 9,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,502x = 9,670 × 9,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,502x = 93,508,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,508,900/4,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,770.52
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