Finding the Third Proportional to 8,384 and 13,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,384 and 13,317 is: 21,152.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,384 : 13,317 = 13,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,384/13,317 = 13,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,384x = 13,317 × 13,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,384x = 177,342,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,342,489/8,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,152.49
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