Finding the Third Proportional to 9,892 and 20,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,892 and 20,884 is: 44,090.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,892 : 20,884 = 20,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,892/20,884 = 20,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,892x = 20,884 × 20,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,892x = 436,141,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,141,456/9,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,090.32
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