Finding the Third Proportional to 9,580 and 11,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,580 and 11,164 is: 13,009.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,580 : 11,164 = 11,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,580/11,164 = 11,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,580x = 11,164 × 11,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,580x = 124,634,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,634,896/9,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,009.91
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