Finding the Third Proportional to 9,186 and 20,617.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,186 and 20,617.50 is: 46,274.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,186 : 20,617.50 = 20,617.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,186/20,617.50 = 20,617.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,186x = 20,617.50 × 20,617.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,186x = 425,081,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,081,306.25/9,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,274.91
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