Finding the Third Proportional to 4,791 and 10,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,791 and 10,311 is: 22,190.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,791 : 10,311 = 10,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,791/10,311 = 10,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,791x = 10,311 × 10,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,791x = 106,316,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,316,721/4,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,190.92
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