Finding the Third Proportional to 9,804 and 15,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,804 and 15,180 is: 23,503.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,804 : 15,180 = 15,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,804/15,180 = 15,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,804x = 15,180 × 15,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,804x = 230,432,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,432,400/9,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,503.92
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