Finding the Third Proportional to 4,789 and 10,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,789 and 10,280 is: 22,066.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,789 : 10,280 = 10,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,789/10,280 = 10,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,789x = 10,280 × 10,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,789x = 105,678,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,678,400/4,789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,066.90
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