Finding the Third Proportional to 8,645 and 13,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,645 and 13,763 is: 21,910.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,645 : 13,763 = 13,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,645/13,763 = 13,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,645x = 13,763 × 13,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,645x = 189,420,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,420,169/8,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,910.95
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