Finding the Third Proportional to 4,803 and 11,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,803 and 11,229 is: 26,252.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,803 : 11,229 = 11,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,803/11,229 = 11,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,803x = 11,229 × 11,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,803x = 126,090,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,090,441/4,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,252.43
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