Finding the Third Proportional to 8,553 and 13,138.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,553 and 13,138.50 is: 20,182.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,553 : 13,138.50 = 13,138.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,553/13,138.50 = 13,138.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,553x = 13,138.50 × 13,138.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,553x = 172,620,182.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,620,182.25/8,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,182.41
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