Finding the Third Proportional to 4,968 and 10,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,968 and 10,764 is: 23,322
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,968 : 10,764 = 10,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,968/10,764 = 10,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,968x = 10,764 × 10,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,968x = 115,863,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,863,696/4,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,322
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