Finding the Third Proportional to 8,248 and 13,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,248 and 13,113 is: 20,847.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,248 : 13,113 = 13,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,248/13,113 = 13,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,248x = 13,113 × 13,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,248x = 171,950,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,950,769/8,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,847.57
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