Finding the Third Proportional to 9,863 and 14,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,863 and 14,997 is: 22,803.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,863 : 14,997 = 14,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,863/14,997 = 14,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,863x = 14,997 × 14,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,863x = 224,910,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,910,009/9,863 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,803.41
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