Finding the Third Proportional to 9,312 and 14,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,312 and 14,544 is: 22,715.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,312 : 14,544 = 14,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,312/14,544 = 14,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,312x = 14,544 × 14,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,312x = 211,527,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,527,936/9,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,715.63
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