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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,650 and 7,145.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,650 and 7,145.50 is: 10,980.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650 : 7,145.50 = 7,145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650/7,145.50 = 7,145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650x = 7,145.50 × 7,145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650x = 51,058,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,058,170.25/4,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,980.25

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