Finding the Third Proportional to 8,388 and 13,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,388 and 13,326 is: 21,170.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,388 : 13,326 = 13,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,388/13,326 = 13,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,388x = 13,326 × 13,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,388x = 177,582,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,582,276/8,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,170.99
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