Finding the Third Proportional to 9,682 and 22,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,682 and 22,328 is: 51,491.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,682 : 22,328 = 22,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,682/22,328 = 22,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,682x = 22,328 × 22,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,682x = 498,539,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,539,584/9,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,491.38
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