Finding the Third Proportional to 4,968 and 10,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,968 and 10,800 is: 23,478.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,968 : 10,800 = 10,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,968/10,800 = 10,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,968x = 10,800 × 10,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,968x = 116,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,640,000/4,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,478.26
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