Finding the Third Proportional to 4,732 and 7,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,732 and 7,098 is: 10,647
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,732 : 7,098 = 7,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,732/7,098 = 7,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,732x = 7,098 × 7,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,732x = 50,381,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,381,604/4,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,647
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