Finding the Third Proportional to 8,000 and 11,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,000 and 11,784 is: 17,357.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,000 : 11,784 = 11,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,000/11,784 = 11,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,000x = 11,784 × 11,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,000x = 138,862,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,862,656/8,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,357.83
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