Finding the Third Proportional to 4,548 and 9,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,548 and 9,618 is: 20,339.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,548 : 9,618 = 9,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,548/9,618 = 9,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,548x = 9,618 × 9,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,548x = 92,505,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,505,924/4,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,339.91
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