Finding the Third Proportional to 4,909 and 10,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,909 and 10,602 is: 22,897.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,909 : 10,602 = 10,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,909/10,602 = 10,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,909x = 10,602 × 10,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,909x = 112,402,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,402,404/4,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,897.21
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