Finding the Third Proportional to 4,753 and 9,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,753 and 9,506 is: 19,012
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,753 : 9,506 = 9,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,753/9,506 = 9,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,753x = 9,506 × 9,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,753x = 90,364,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,364,036/4,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,012
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