Finding the Third Proportional to 9,014 and 18,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,014 and 18,746 is: 38,985.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,014 : 18,746 = 18,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,014/18,746 = 18,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,014x = 18,746 × 18,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,014x = 351,412,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,412,516/9,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,985.19
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