Finding the Third Proportional to 4,718 and 10,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,718 and 10,205 is: 22,073.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,718 : 10,205 = 10,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,718/10,205 = 10,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,718x = 10,205 × 10,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,718x = 104,142,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,142,025/4,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,073.34
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