Finding the Third Proportional to 9,230 and 13,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,230 and 13,188 is: 18,843.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,230 : 13,188 = 13,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,230/13,188 = 13,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,230x = 13,188 × 13,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,230x = 173,923,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,923,344/9,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,843.27
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