Finding the Third Proportional to 8,631 and 13,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,631 and 13,378 is: 20,735.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,631 : 13,378 = 13,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,631/13,378 = 13,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,631x = 13,378 × 13,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,631x = 178,970,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,970,884/8,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,735.82
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