Finding the Third Proportional to 9,857 and 14,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,857 and 14,743 is: 22,050.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,857 : 14,743 = 14,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,857/14,743 = 14,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,857x = 14,743 × 14,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,857x = 217,356,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,356,049/9,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,050.93
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