Finding the Third Proportional to 4,812 and 9,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,812 and 9,624 is: 19,248
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,812 : 9,624 = 9,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,812/9,624 = 9,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,812x = 9,624 × 9,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,812x = 92,621,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,621,376/4,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,248
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