Finding the Third Proportional to 8,620 and 12,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,620 and 12,930 is: 19,395
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,620 : 12,930 = 12,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,620/12,930 = 12,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,620x = 12,930 × 12,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,620x = 167,184,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,184,900/8,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,395
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