Finding the Third Proportional to 8,667 and 16,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,667 and 16,902 is: 32,961.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,667 : 16,902 = 16,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,667/16,902 = 16,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,667x = 16,902 × 16,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,667x = 285,677,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,677,604/8,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,961.53
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