Finding the Third Proportional to 9,396.50 and 20,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,396.50 and 20,089 is: 42,948.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,396.50 : 20,089 = 20,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,396.50/20,089 = 20,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,396.50x = 20,089 × 20,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,396.50x = 403,567,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,567,921/9,396.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,948.75
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