Finding the Third Proportional to 4,904 and 7,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,904 and 7,076 is: 10,209.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,904 : 7,076 = 7,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,904/7,076 = 7,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,904x = 7,076 × 7,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,904x = 50,069,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,069,776/4,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,209.99
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