Finding the Third Proportional to 9,350 and 20,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,350 and 20,158 is: 43,459.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,350 : 20,158 = 20,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,350/20,158 = 20,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,350x = 20,158 × 20,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,350x = 406,344,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,344,964/9,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,459.35
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