Finding the Third Proportional to 9,152 and 19,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,152 and 19,944 is: 43,461.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,152 : 19,944 = 19,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,152/19,944 = 19,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,152x = 19,944 × 19,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,152x = 397,763,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,763,136/9,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,461.88
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