Finding the Third Proportional to 9,255 and 13,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,255 and 13,554 is: 19,849.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,255 : 13,554 = 13,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,255/13,554 = 13,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,255x = 13,554 × 13,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,255x = 183,710,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,710,916/9,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,849.91
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