Finding the Third Proportional to 9,756 and 19,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,756 and 19,935 is: 40,734.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,756 : 19,935 = 19,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,756/19,935 = 19,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,756x = 19,935 × 19,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,756x = 397,404,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,404,225/9,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,734.34
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