Finding the Third Proportional to 9,076 and 15,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,076 and 15,718 is: 27,220.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,076 : 15,718 = 15,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,076/15,718 = 15,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,076x = 15,718 × 15,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,076x = 247,055,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,055,524/9,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,220.75
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