Finding the Third Proportional to 9,084 and 18,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,084 and 18,993 is: 39,710.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,084 : 18,993 = 18,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,084/18,993 = 18,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,084x = 18,993 × 18,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,084x = 360,734,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,734,049/9,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,710.93
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