Finding the Third Proportional to 4,972 and 7,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,972 and 7,458 is: 11,187
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,972 : 7,458 = 7,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,972/7,458 = 7,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,972x = 7,458 × 7,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,972x = 55,621,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,621,764/4,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,187
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