Finding the Third Proportional to 9,835 and 14,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,835 and 14,754 is: 22,133.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,835 : 14,754 = 14,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,835/14,754 = 14,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,835x = 14,754 × 14,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,835x = 217,680,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,680,516/9,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,133.25
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