Finding the Third Proportional to 9,369.50 and 13,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,369.50 and 13,911 is: 20,653.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,369.50 : 13,911 = 13,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,369.50/13,911 = 13,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,369.50x = 13,911 × 13,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,369.50x = 193,515,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,515,921/9,369.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,653.82
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