Finding the Third Proportional to 4,580 and 9,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,580 and 9,898 is: 21,390.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,580 : 9,898 = 9,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,580/9,898 = 9,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,580x = 9,898 × 9,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,580x = 97,970,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,970,404/4,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,390.92
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