Finding the Third Proportional to 9,683 and 14,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,683 and 14,486 is: 21,671.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,683 : 14,486 = 14,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,683/14,486 = 14,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,683x = 14,486 × 14,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,683x = 209,844,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,844,196/9,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,671.40
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