Finding the Third Proportional to 9,396 and 15,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,396 and 15,660 is: 26,100
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,396 : 15,660 = 15,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,396/15,660 = 15,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,396x = 15,660 × 15,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,396x = 245,235,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,235,600/9,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,100
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