Finding the Third Proportional to 9,756 and 18,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,756 and 18,456 is: 34,914.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,756 : 18,456 = 18,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,756/18,456 = 18,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,756x = 18,456 × 18,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,756x = 340,623,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,623,936/9,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,914.30
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