Finding the Third Proportional to 4,716 and 9,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,716 and 9,668 is: 19,819.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,716 : 9,668 = 9,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,716/9,668 = 9,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,716x = 9,668 × 9,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,716x = 93,470,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,470,224/4,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,819.81
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