Finding the Third Proportional to 4,968 and 10,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,968 and 10,928 is: 24,038.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,968 : 10,928 = 10,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,968/10,928 = 10,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,968x = 10,928 × 10,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,968x = 119,421,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,421,184/4,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,038.08
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