Finding the Third Proportional to 9,816 and 22,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,816 and 22,992 is: 53,854.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,816 : 22,992 = 22,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,816/22,992 = 22,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,816x = 22,992 × 22,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,816x = 528,632,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 528,632,064/9,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,854.12
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