Finding the Third Proportional to 8,181 and 12,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,181 and 12,798 is: 20,020.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,181 : 12,798 = 12,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,181/12,798 = 12,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,181x = 12,798 × 12,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,181x = 163,788,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,788,804/8,181 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,020.63
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