Finding the Third Proportional to 4,876 and 7,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,876 and 7,540 is: 11,659.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,876 : 7,540 = 7,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,876/7,540 = 7,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,876x = 7,540 × 7,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,876x = 56,851,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,851,600/4,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,659.47
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