Finding the Third Proportional to 9,994 and 14,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,994 and 14,910 is: 22,244.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,994 : 14,910 = 14,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,994/14,910 = 14,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,994x = 14,910 × 14,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,994x = 222,308,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,308,100/9,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,244.16
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