Finding the Third Proportional to 8,304 and 12,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,304 and 12,518 is: 18,870.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,304 : 12,518 = 12,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,304/12,518 = 12,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,304x = 12,518 × 12,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,304x = 156,700,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,700,324/8,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,870.46
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