Finding the Third Proportional to 4,754 and 11,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,754 and 11,453 is: 27,591.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,754 : 11,453 = 11,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,754/11,453 = 11,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,754x = 11,453 × 11,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,754x = 131,171,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,171,209/4,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,591.76
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