Finding the Third Proportional to 4,635 and 10,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,635 and 10,134 is: 22,157.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,635 : 10,134 = 10,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,635/10,134 = 10,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,635x = 10,134 × 10,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,635x = 102,697,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,697,956/4,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,157.06
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