Finding the Third Proportional to 4,961.75 and 9,923.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,961.75 and 9,923.50 is: 19,847
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,961.75 : 9,923.50 = 9,923.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,961.75/9,923.50 = 9,923.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,961.75x = 9,923.50 × 9,923.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,961.75x = 98,475,852.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,475,852.25/4,961.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,847
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