Finding the Third Proportional to 6,905 and 8,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 6,905 and 8,818 is: 11,260.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,905 : 8,818 = 8,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,905/8,818 = 8,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,905x = 8,818 × 8,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,905x = 77,757,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,757,124/6,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,260.99
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