Finding the Third Proportional to 8,616 and 12,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,616 and 12,921 is: 19,377.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,616 : 12,921 = 12,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,616/12,921 = 12,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,616x = 12,921 × 12,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,616x = 166,952,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,952,241/8,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,377.00
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