Finding the Third Proportional to 9,380 and 20,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,380 and 20,057 is: 42,887.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,380 : 20,057 = 20,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,380/20,057 = 20,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,380x = 20,057 × 20,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,380x = 402,283,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,283,249/9,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,887.34
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