Finding the Third Proportional to 9,264 and 18,061
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,264 and 18,061 is: 35,211.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,264 : 18,061 = 18,061 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,264/18,061 = 18,061/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,264x = 18,061 × 18,061 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,264x = 326,199,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,199,721/9,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,211.54
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