Finding the Third Proportional to 9,576 and 14,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,576 and 14,790 is: 22,842.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,576 : 14,790 = 14,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,576/14,790 = 14,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,576x = 14,790 × 14,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,576x = 218,744,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,744,100/9,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,842.95
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