Finding the Third Proportional to 4,974 and 11,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,974 and 11,342 is: 25,862.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,974 : 11,342 = 11,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,974/11,342 = 11,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,974x = 11,342 × 11,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,974x = 128,640,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,640,964/4,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,862.68
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