Finding the Third Proportional to 9,656 and 21,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,656 and 21,136 is: 46,264.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,656 : 21,136 = 21,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,656/21,136 = 21,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,656x = 21,136 × 21,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,656x = 446,730,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,730,496/9,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,264.55
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