Finding the Third Proportional to 9,240 and 14,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,240 and 14,688 is: 23,348.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,240 : 14,688 = 14,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,240/14,688 = 14,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,240x = 14,688 × 14,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,240x = 215,737,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,737,344/9,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,348.20
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