Finding the Third Proportional to 8,314 and 12,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,314 and 12,763 is: 19,592.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,314 : 12,763 = 12,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,314/12,763 = 12,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,314x = 12,763 × 12,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,314x = 162,894,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,894,169/8,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,592.76
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