Finding the Third Proportional to 9,041 and 18,765.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,041 and 18,765.50 is: 38,949.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,041 : 18,765.50 = 18,765.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,041/18,765.50 = 18,765.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,041x = 18,765.50 × 18,765.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,041x = 352,143,990.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,143,990.25/9,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,949.67
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