Finding the Third Proportional to 8,271 and 11,851.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,271 and 11,851.50 is: 16,981.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,271 : 11,851.50 = 11,851.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,271/11,851.50 = 11,851.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,271x = 11,851.50 × 11,851.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,271x = 140,458,052.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,458,052.25/8,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,981.99
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