Finding the Third Proportional to 9,128 and 14,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,128 and 14,512 is: 23,071.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,128 : 14,512 = 14,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,128/14,512 = 14,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,128x = 14,512 × 14,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,128x = 210,598,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,598,144/9,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,071.66
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