Finding the Third Proportional to 9,381 and 10,137
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,381 and 10,137 is: 10,953.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,381 : 10,137 = 10,137 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,381/10,137 = 10,137/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,381x = 10,137 × 10,137 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,381x = 102,758,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,758,769/9,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,953.92
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