Finding the Third Proportional to 9,753 and 15,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,753 and 15,066 is: 23,273.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,753 : 15,066 = 15,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,753/15,066 = 15,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,753x = 15,066 × 15,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,753x = 226,984,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,984,356/9,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,273.29
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