Finding the Third Proportional to 8,200 and 11,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,200 and 11,003 is: 14,764.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,200 : 11,003 = 11,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,200/11,003 = 11,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,200x = 11,003 × 11,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,200x = 121,066,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,066,009/8,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,764.15
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