Finding the Third Proportional to 4,774 and 7,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,774 and 7,385 is: 11,424.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,774 : 7,385 = 7,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,774/7,385 = 7,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,774x = 7,385 × 7,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,774x = 54,538,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,538,225/4,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,424.01
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