Finding the Third Proportional to 9,360 and 19,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,360 and 19,800 is: 41,884.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,360 : 19,800 = 19,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,360/19,800 = 19,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,360x = 19,800 × 19,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,360x = 392,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,040,000/9,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,884.62
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