Finding the Third Proportional to 9,317 and 14,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,317 and 14,552 is: 22,728.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,317 : 14,552 = 14,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,317/14,552 = 14,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,317x = 14,552 × 14,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,317x = 211,760,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,760,704/9,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,728.42
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