Finding the Third Proportional to 9,052 and 14,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,052 and 14,403 is: 22,917.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,052 : 14,403 = 14,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,052/14,403 = 14,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,052x = 14,403 × 14,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,052x = 207,446,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,446,409/9,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,917.19
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