Finding the Third Proportional to 8,702 and 13,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,702 and 13,257 is: 20,196.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,702 : 13,257 = 13,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,702/13,257 = 13,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,702x = 13,257 × 13,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,702x = 175,748,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,748,049/8,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,196.28
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