Finding the Third Proportional to 9,963 and 23,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,963 and 23,544 is: 55,637.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,963 : 23,544 = 23,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,963/23,544 = 23,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,963x = 23,544 × 23,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,963x = 554,319,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,319,936/9,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,637.85
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