Finding the Third Proportional to 9,336 and 14,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,336 and 14,199 is: 21,595.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,336 : 14,199 = 14,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,336/14,199 = 14,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,336x = 14,199 × 14,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,336x = 201,611,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,611,601/9,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,595.07
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