Finding the Third Proportional to 9,994 and 15,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,994 and 15,171 is: 23,029.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,994 : 15,171 = 15,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,994/15,171 = 15,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,994x = 15,171 × 15,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,994x = 230,159,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,159,241/9,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,029.74
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