Finding the Third Proportional to 4,682 and 10,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,682 and 10,138 is: 21,951.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,682 : 10,138 = 10,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,682/10,138 = 10,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,682x = 10,138 × 10,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,682x = 102,779,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,779,044/4,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,951.95
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