Finding the Third Proportional to 9,758 and 10,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,758 and 10,783 is: 11,915.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,758 : 10,783 = 10,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,758/10,783 = 10,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,758x = 10,783 × 10,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,758x = 116,273,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,273,089/9,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,915.67
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