Finding the Third Proportional to 9,924 and 14,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,924 and 14,106 is: 20,050.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,924 : 14,106 = 14,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,924/14,106 = 14,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,924x = 14,106 × 14,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,924x = 198,979,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,979,236/9,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,050.31
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