Finding the Third Proportional to 9,118 and 14,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,118 and 14,165 is: 22,005.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,118 : 14,165 = 14,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,118/14,165 = 14,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,118x = 14,165 × 14,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,118x = 200,647,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,647,225/9,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,005.62
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