Finding the Third Proportional to 9,074 and 13,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,074 and 13,003 is: 18,633.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,074 : 13,003 = 13,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,074/13,003 = 13,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,074x = 13,003 × 13,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,074x = 169,078,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,078,009/9,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,633.24
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