Finding the Third Proportional to 9,266 and 13,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,266 and 13,900 is: 20,851.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,266 : 13,900 = 13,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,266/13,900 = 13,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,266x = 13,900 × 13,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,266x = 193,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,210,000/9,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,851.50
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