Finding the Third Proportional to 9,711 and 20,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,711 and 20,693 is: 44,094.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,711 : 20,693 = 20,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,711/20,693 = 20,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,711x = 20,693 × 20,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,711x = 428,200,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,200,249/9,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,094.35
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