Finding the Third Proportional to 9,034 and 14,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,034 and 14,425 is: 23,033.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,034 : 14,425 = 14,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,034/14,425 = 14,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,034x = 14,425 × 14,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,034x = 208,080,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,080,625/9,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,033.06
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