Finding the Third Proportional to 4,803 and 10,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,803 and 10,374 is: 22,406.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,803 : 10,374 = 10,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,803/10,374 = 10,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,803x = 10,374 × 10,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,803x = 107,619,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,619,876/4,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,406.80
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