Finding the Third Proportional to 4,846 and 7,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,846 and 7,354 is: 11,159.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,846 : 7,354 = 7,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,846/7,354 = 7,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,846x = 7,354 × 7,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,846x = 54,081,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,081,316/4,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,159.99
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