Finding the Third Proportional to 9,776 and 14,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,776 and 14,744 is: 22,236.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,776 : 14,744 = 14,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,776/14,744 = 14,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,776x = 14,744 × 14,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,776x = 217,385,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,385,536/9,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,236.65
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