Finding the Third Proportional to 4,522 and 9,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,522 and 9,580 is: 20,295.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,522 : 9,580 = 9,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,522/9,580 = 9,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,522x = 9,580 × 9,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,522x = 91,776,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,776,400/4,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,295.53
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