Finding the Third Proportional to 4,504 and 9,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,504 and 9,724 is: 20,993.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,504 : 9,724 = 9,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,504/9,724 = 9,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,504x = 9,724 × 9,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,504x = 94,556,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,556,176/4,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,993.82
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