Finding the Third Proportional to 9,536 and 20,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,536 and 20,800 is: 45,369.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,536 : 20,800 = 20,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,536/20,800 = 20,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,536x = 20,800 × 20,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,536x = 432,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,640,000/9,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,369.13
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