Finding the Third Proportional to 9,720 and 20,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,720 and 20,655 is: 43,891.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,720 : 20,655 = 20,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,720/20,655 = 20,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,720x = 20,655 × 20,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,720x = 426,629,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,629,025/9,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,891.88
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