Finding the Third Proportional to 9,644 and 14,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,644 and 14,570 is: 22,012.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,644 : 14,570 = 14,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,644/14,570 = 14,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,644x = 14,570 × 14,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,644x = 212,284,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,284,900/9,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,012.12
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