Finding the Third Proportional to 9,944 and 14,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,944 and 14,915 is: 22,371.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,944 : 14,915 = 14,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,944/14,915 = 14,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,944x = 14,915 × 14,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,944x = 222,457,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,457,225/9,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,371.00
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