Finding the Third Proportional to 8,718 and 13,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,718 and 13,338 is: 20,406.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,718 : 13,338 = 13,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,718/13,338 = 13,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,718x = 13,338 × 13,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,718x = 177,902,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,902,244/8,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,406.31
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