Finding the Third Proportional to 8,514 and 11,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,514 and 11,363 is: 15,165.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,514 : 11,363 = 11,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,514/11,363 = 11,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,514x = 11,363 × 11,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,514x = 129,117,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,117,769/8,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,165.35
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