Finding the Third Proportional to 9,164 and 14,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,164 and 14,214 is: 22,046.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,164 : 14,214 = 14,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,164/14,214 = 14,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,164x = 14,214 × 14,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,164x = 202,037,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,037,796/9,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,046.90
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