Finding the Third Proportional to 9,849 and 20,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,849 and 20,808 is: 43,961.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,849 : 20,808 = 20,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,849/20,808 = 20,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,849x = 20,808 × 20,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,849x = 432,972,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 432,972,864/9,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,961.10
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