Finding the Third Proportional to 4,930 and 10,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,930 and 10,649 is: 23,002.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,930 : 10,649 = 10,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,930/10,649 = 10,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,930x = 10,649 × 10,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,930x = 113,401,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,401,201/4,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,002.27
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