Finding the Third Proportional to 9,090 and 13,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,090 and 13,758 is: 20,823.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,090 : 13,758 = 13,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,090/13,758 = 13,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,090x = 13,758 × 13,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,090x = 189,282,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,282,564/9,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,823.16
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