Finding the Third Proportional to 9,386 and 16,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,386 and 16,685 is: 29,660.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,386 : 16,685 = 16,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,386/16,685 = 16,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,386x = 16,685 × 16,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,386x = 278,389,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,389,225/9,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,660.05
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