Finding the Third Proportional to 9,924.50 and 19,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,924.50 and 19,849 is: 39,698
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,924.50 : 19,849 = 19,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,924.50/19,849 = 19,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,924.50x = 19,849 × 19,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,924.50x = 393,982,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,982,801/9,924.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,698
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