Finding the Third Proportional to 4,894 and 10,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,894 and 10,010 is: 20,474.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,894 : 10,010 = 10,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,894/10,010 = 10,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,894x = 10,010 × 10,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,894x = 100,200,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,200,100/4,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,474.07
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