Finding the Third Proportional to 4,982 and 7,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,982 and 7,596 is: 11,581.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,982 : 7,596 = 7,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,982/7,596 = 7,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,982x = 7,596 × 7,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,982x = 57,699,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,699,216/4,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,581.54
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