Finding the Third Proportional to 9,306 and 13,017.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,306 and 13,017.38 is: 18,208.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,306 : 13,017.38 = 13,017.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,306/13,017.38 = 13,017.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,306x = 13,017.38 × 13,017.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,306x = 169,452,051.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,452,051.89/9,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,208.90
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