Finding the Third Proportional to 9,720 and 14,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,720 and 14,580 is: 21,870
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,720 : 14,580 = 14,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,720/14,580 = 14,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,720x = 14,580 × 14,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,720x = 212,576,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,576,400/9,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,870
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