Finding the Third Proportional to 9,126 and 19,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,126 and 19,890 is: 43,350
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,126 : 19,890 = 19,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,126/19,890 = 19,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,126x = 19,890 × 19,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,126x = 395,612,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,612,100/9,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,350
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