Finding the Third Proportional to 9,693 and 20,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,693 and 20,936 is: 45,219.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,693 : 20,936 = 20,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,693/20,936 = 20,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,693x = 20,936 × 20,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,693x = 438,316,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,316,096/9,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,219.86
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