Finding the Third Proportional to 8,712 and 13,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,712 and 13,860 is: 22,050
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,712 : 13,860 = 13,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,712/13,860 = 13,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,712x = 13,860 × 13,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,712x = 192,099,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,099,600/8,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,050
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