Finding the Third Proportional to 9,551 and 20,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,551 and 20,513 is: 44,056.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,551 : 20,513 = 20,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,551/20,513 = 20,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,551x = 20,513 × 20,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,551x = 420,783,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,783,169/9,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,056.45
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