Finding the Third Proportional to 9,130 and 12,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,130 and 12,934 is: 18,322.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,130 : 12,934 = 12,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,130/12,934 = 12,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,130x = 12,934 × 12,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,130x = 167,288,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,288,356/9,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,322.93
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