Finding the Third Proportional to 9,228 and 18,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,228 and 18,564 is: 37,345.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,228 : 18,564 = 18,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,228/18,564 = 18,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,228x = 18,564 × 18,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,228x = 344,622,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,622,096/9,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,345.26
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