Finding the Third Proportional to 9,369 and 21,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,369 and 21,150 is: 47,744.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,369 : 21,150 = 21,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,369/21,150 = 21,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,369x = 21,150 × 21,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,369x = 447,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,322,500/9,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,744.96
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