Finding the Third Proportional to 8,068 and 12,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,068 and 12,333 is: 18,852.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,068 : 12,333 = 12,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,068/12,333 = 12,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,068x = 12,333 × 12,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,068x = 152,102,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,102,889/8,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,852.61
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