Finding the Third Proportional to 9,832 and 10,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,832 and 10,824 is: 11,916.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,832 : 10,824 = 10,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,832/10,824 = 10,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,832x = 10,824 × 10,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,832x = 117,158,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,158,976/9,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,916.09
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