Finding the Third Proportional to 4,904 and 11,567.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,904 and 11,567.50 is: 27,285.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,904 : 11,567.50 = 11,567.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,904/11,567.50 = 11,567.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,904x = 11,567.50 × 11,567.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,904x = 133,807,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,807,056.25/4,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,285.29
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