Finding the Third Proportional to 8,054 and 11,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,054 and 11,770 is: 17,200.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,054 : 11,770 = 11,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,054/11,770 = 11,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,054x = 11,770 × 11,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,054x = 138,532,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,532,900/8,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,200.51
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