Finding the Third Proportional to 9,848 and 14,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,848 and 14,772 is: 22,158
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,848 : 14,772 = 14,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,848/14,772 = 14,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,848x = 14,772 × 14,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,848x = 218,211,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,211,984/9,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,158
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