Finding the Third Proportional to 9,425 and 20,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,425 and 20,560 is: 44,850.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,425 : 20,560 = 20,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,425/20,560 = 20,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,425x = 20,560 × 20,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,425x = 422,713,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,713,600/9,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,850.25
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