Finding the Third Proportional to 9,595 and 20,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,595 and 20,702 is: 44,666.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,595 : 20,702 = 20,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,595/20,702 = 20,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,595x = 20,702 × 20,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,595x = 428,572,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,572,804/9,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,666.26
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