Finding the Third Proportional to 4,584 and 7,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,584 and 7,002 is: 10,695.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,584 : 7,002 = 7,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,584/7,002 = 7,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,584x = 7,002 × 7,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,584x = 49,028,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,028,004/4,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,695.46
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