Finding the Third Proportional to 9,532 and 20,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,532 and 20,910 is: 45,869.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,532 : 20,910 = 20,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,532/20,910 = 20,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,532x = 20,910 × 20,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,532x = 437,228,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,228,100/9,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,869.50
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