Finding the Third Proportional to 9,152 and 14,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,152 and 14,208 is: 22,057.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,152 : 14,208 = 14,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,152/14,208 = 14,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,152x = 14,208 × 14,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,152x = 201,867,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,867,264/9,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,057.17
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