Finding the Third Proportional to 9,288 and 22,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,288 and 22,464 is: 54,331.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,288 : 22,464 = 22,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,288/22,464 = 22,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,288x = 22,464 × 22,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,288x = 504,631,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,631,296/9,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,331.53
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