Finding the Third Proportional to 4,752 and 10,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,752 and 10,341 is: 22,503.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,752 : 10,341 = 10,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,752/10,341 = 10,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,752x = 10,341 × 10,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,752x = 106,936,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,936,281/4,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,503.43
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