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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,664 and 10,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,664 and 10,970 is: 25,802.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664 : 10,970 = 10,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664/10,970 = 10,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664x = 10,970 × 10,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664x = 120,340,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,340,900/4,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,802.08

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