Finding the Third Proportional to 8,268 and 12,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,268 and 12,788 is: 19,779.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,268 : 12,788 = 12,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,268/12,788 = 12,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,268x = 12,788 × 12,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,268x = 163,532,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,532,944/8,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,779.02
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