Finding the Third Proportional to 9,352 and 13,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,352 and 13,751 is: 20,219.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,352 : 13,751 = 13,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,352/13,751 = 13,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,352x = 13,751 × 13,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,352x = 189,090,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,090,001/9,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,219.20
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