Finding the Third Proportional to 9,765 and 20,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,765 and 20,694 is: 43,854.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,765 : 20,694 = 20,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,765/20,694 = 20,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,765x = 20,694 × 20,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,765x = 428,241,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,241,636/9,765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,854.75
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