Finding the Third Proportional to 4,860 and 10,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,860 and 10,611 is: 23,167.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,860 : 10,611 = 10,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,860/10,611 = 10,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,860x = 10,611 × 10,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,860x = 112,593,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,593,321/4,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,167.35
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