Finding the Third Proportional to 4,608 and 7,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,608 and 7,200 is: 11,250
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,608 : 7,200 = 7,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,608/7,200 = 7,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,608x = 7,200 × 7,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,608x = 51,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,840,000/4,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,250
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