Finding the Third Proportional to 9,840 and 15,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,840 and 15,069 is: 23,076.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,840 : 15,069 = 15,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,840/15,069 = 15,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,840x = 15,069 × 15,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,840x = 227,074,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,074,761/9,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,076.70
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