Finding the Third Proportional to 4,902 and 10,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,902 and 10,750 is: 23,574.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,902 : 10,750 = 10,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,902/10,750 = 10,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,902x = 10,750 × 10,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,902x = 115,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,562,500/4,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,574.56
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