Finding the Third Proportional to 9,340 and 13,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,340 and 13,075 is: 18,303.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,340 : 13,075 = 13,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,340/13,075 = 13,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,340x = 13,075 × 13,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,340x = 170,955,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,955,625/9,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,303.60
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