Finding the Third Proportional to 9,132 and 13,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,132 and 13,373 is: 19,583.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,132 : 13,373 = 13,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,132/13,373 = 13,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,132x = 13,373 × 13,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,132x = 178,837,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,837,129/9,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,583.57
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