Finding the Third Proportional to 9,750 and 21,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,750 and 21,038 is: 45,394.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,750 : 21,038 = 21,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,750/21,038 = 21,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,750x = 21,038 × 21,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,750x = 442,597,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,597,444/9,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,394.61
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