Finding the Third Proportional to 9,276 and 20,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,276 and 20,013 is: 43,178.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,276 : 20,013 = 20,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,276/20,013 = 20,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,276x = 20,013 × 20,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,276x = 400,520,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,520,169/9,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,178.11
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