Finding the Third Proportional to 8,476 and 14,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,476 and 14,888 is: 26,150.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,476 : 14,888 = 14,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,476/14,888 = 14,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,476x = 14,888 × 14,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,476x = 221,652,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,652,544/8,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,150.61
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