Finding the Third Proportional to 9,994 and 14,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,994 and 14,607 is: 21,349.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,994 : 14,607 = 14,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,994/14,607 = 14,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,994x = 14,607 × 14,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,994x = 213,364,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,364,449/9,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,349.25
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