Finding the Third Proportional to 9,380 and 14,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,380 and 14,064 is: 21,087.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,380 : 14,064 = 14,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,380/14,064 = 14,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,380x = 14,064 × 14,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,380x = 197,796,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,796,096/9,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,087.00
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