Finding the Third Proportional to 4,993 and 10,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,993 and 10,202 is: 20,845.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,993 : 10,202 = 10,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,993/10,202 = 10,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,993x = 10,202 × 10,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,993x = 104,080,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,080,804/4,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,845.34
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