Finding the Third Proportional to 9,544 and 20,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,544 and 20,678 is: 44,800.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,544 : 20,678 = 20,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,544/20,678 = 20,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,544x = 20,678 × 20,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,544x = 427,579,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,579,684/9,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,800.89
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