Finding the Third Proportional to 9,250 and 19,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,250 and 19,950 is: 43,027.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,250 : 19,950 = 19,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,250/19,950 = 19,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,250x = 19,950 × 19,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,250x = 398,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,002,500/9,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,027.30
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