Finding the Third Proportional to 9,918 and 11,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,918 and 11,052 is: 12,315.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,918 : 11,052 = 11,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,918/11,052 = 11,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,918x = 11,052 × 11,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,918x = 122,146,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,146,704/9,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,315.66
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