Finding the Third Proportional to 9,192 and 14,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,192 and 14,799 is: 23,826.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,192 : 14,799 = 14,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,192/14,799 = 14,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,192x = 14,799 × 14,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,192x = 219,010,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,010,401/9,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,826.20
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