Finding the Third Proportional to 8,008 and 11,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,008 and 11,979 is: 17,919.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,008 : 11,979 = 11,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,008/11,979 = 11,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,008x = 11,979 × 11,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,008x = 143,496,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,496,441/8,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,919.14
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