Finding the Third Proportional to 4,762 and 9,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,762 and 9,524 is: 19,048
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,762 : 9,524 = 9,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,762/9,524 = 9,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,762x = 9,524 × 9,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,762x = 90,706,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,706,576/4,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,048
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