Finding the Third Proportional to 9,518 and 14,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,518 and 14,646 is: 22,536.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,518 : 14,646 = 14,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,518/14,646 = 14,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,518x = 14,646 × 14,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,518x = 214,505,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,505,316/9,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,536.81
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