Finding the Third Proportional to 4,800 and 11,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,800 and 11,448 is: 27,303.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,800 : 11,448 = 11,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,800/11,448 = 11,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,800x = 11,448 × 11,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,800x = 131,056,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,056,704/4,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,303.48
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