Finding the Third Proportional to 9,408 and 10,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,408 and 10,752 is: 12,288
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,408 : 10,752 = 10,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,408/10,752 = 10,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,408x = 10,752 × 10,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,408x = 115,605,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,605,504/9,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,288
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