Finding the Third Proportional to 9,165 and 18,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,165 and 18,816 is: 38,629.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,165 : 18,816 = 18,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,165/18,816 = 18,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,165x = 18,816 × 18,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,165x = 354,041,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,041,856/9,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,629.77
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