Finding the Third Proportional to 8,110 and 12,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,110 and 12,174 is: 18,274.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,110 : 12,174 = 12,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,110/12,174 = 12,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,110x = 12,174 × 12,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,110x = 148,206,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,206,276/8,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,274.51
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