Finding the Third Proportional to 4,714 and 11,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,714 and 11,165 is: 26,444.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,714 : 11,165 = 11,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,714/11,165 = 11,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,714x = 11,165 × 11,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,714x = 124,657,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,657,225/4,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,444.04
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