Finding the Third Proportional to 4,848 and 7,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,848 and 7,272 is: 10,908
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,848 : 7,272 = 7,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,848/7,272 = 7,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,848x = 7,272 × 7,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,848x = 52,881,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,881,984/4,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,908
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