Finding the Third Proportional to 4,964 and 5,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,964 and 5,612 is: 6,344.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,964 : 5,612 = 5,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,964/5,612 = 5,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,964x = 5,612 × 5,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,964x = 31,494,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,494,544/4,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,344.59
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