Finding the Third Proportional to 8,276 and 10,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,276 and 10,932 is: 14,440.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,276 : 10,932 = 10,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,276/10,932 = 10,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,276x = 10,932 × 10,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,276x = 119,508,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,508,624/8,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,440.38
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