Finding the Third Proportional to 8,700 and 13,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,700 and 13,254 is: 20,191.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,700 : 13,254 = 13,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,700/13,254 = 13,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,700x = 13,254 × 13,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,700x = 175,668,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,668,516/8,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,191.78
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