Finding the Third Proportional to 9,576 and 14,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,576 and 14,306 is: 21,372.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,576 : 14,306 = 14,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,576/14,306 = 14,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,576x = 14,306 × 14,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,576x = 204,661,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,661,636/9,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,372.35
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