Finding the Third Proportional to 4,691 and 7,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,691 and 7,325 is: 11,437.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,691 : 7,325 = 7,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,691/7,325 = 7,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,691x = 7,325 × 7,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,691x = 53,655,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,655,625/4,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,437.99
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