Finding the Third Proportional to 8,670 and 16,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,670 and 16,908 is: 32,973.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,670 : 16,908 = 16,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,670/16,908 = 16,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,670x = 16,908 × 16,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,670x = 285,880,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,880,464/8,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,973.53
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