Finding the Third Proportional to 9,900 and 11,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,900 and 11,244 is: 12,770.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,900 : 11,244 = 11,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,900/11,244 = 11,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,900x = 11,244 × 11,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,900x = 126,427,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,427,536/9,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,770.46
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