Finding the Third Proportional to 8,270 and 11,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,270 and 11,025 is: 14,697.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,270 : 11,025 = 11,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,270/11,025 = 11,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,270x = 11,025 × 11,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,270x = 121,550,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,550,625/8,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,697.78
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