Finding the Third Proportional to 4,886 and 10,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,886 and 10,766 is: 23,722.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,886 : 10,766 = 10,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,886/10,766 = 10,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,886x = 10,766 × 10,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,886x = 115,906,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,906,756/4,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,722.22
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