Finding the Third Proportional to 4,914 and 10,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,914 and 10,683 is: 23,224.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,914 : 10,683 = 10,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,914/10,683 = 10,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,914x = 10,683 × 10,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,914x = 114,126,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,126,489/4,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,224.76
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