Finding the Third Proportional to 4,934 and 7,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,934 and 7,382 is: 11,044.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,934 : 7,382 = 7,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,934/7,382 = 7,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,934x = 7,382 × 7,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,934x = 54,493,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,493,924/4,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,044.57
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