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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,580 and 6,870

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,580 and 6,870 is: 10,305

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580 : 6,870 = 6,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580/6,870 = 6,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580x = 6,870 × 6,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580x = 47,196,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,196,900/4,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,305

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