Finding the Third Proportional to 9,372 and 19,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,372 and 19,014 is: 38,575.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,372 : 19,014 = 19,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,372/19,014 = 19,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,372x = 19,014 × 19,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,372x = 361,532,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,532,196/9,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,575.78
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