Finding the Third Proportional to 4,755 and 10,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,755 and 10,050 is: 21,241.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,755 : 10,050 = 10,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,755/10,050 = 10,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,755x = 10,050 × 10,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,755x = 101,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,002,500/4,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,241.32
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