Finding the Third Proportional to 8,402 and 12,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,402 and 12,698 is: 19,190.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,402 : 12,698 = 12,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,402/12,698 = 12,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,402x = 12,698 × 12,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,402x = 161,239,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,239,204/8,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,190.57
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