Finding the Third Proportional to 4,896 and 10,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,896 and 10,701 is: 23,388.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,896 : 10,701 = 10,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,896/10,701 = 10,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,896x = 10,701 × 10,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,896x = 114,511,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,511,401/4,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,388.77
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