Finding the Third Proportional to 4,608 and 9,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,608 and 9,312 is: 18,818
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,608 : 9,312 = 9,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,608/9,312 = 9,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,608x = 9,312 × 9,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,608x = 86,713,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,713,344/4,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,818
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