Finding the Third Proportional to 6,600 and 8,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,600 and 8,808 is: 11,754.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,600 : 8,808 = 8,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,600/8,808 = 8,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,600x = 8,808 × 8,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,600x = 77,580,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,580,864/6,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,754.68
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