Finding the Third Proportional to 9,484 and 22,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,484 and 22,155 is: 51,754.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,484 : 22,155 = 22,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,484/22,155 = 22,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,484x = 22,155 × 22,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,484x = 490,844,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,844,025/9,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,754.96
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