Finding the Third Proportional to 9,114 and 13,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,114 and 13,671 is: 20,506.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,114 : 13,671 = 13,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,114/13,671 = 13,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,114x = 13,671 × 13,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,114x = 186,896,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,896,241/9,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,506.50
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