Finding the Third Proportional to 9,306 and 14,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,306 and 14,390 is: 22,251.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,306 : 14,390 = 14,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,306/14,390 = 14,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,306x = 14,390 × 14,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,306x = 207,072,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,072,100/9,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,251.46
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