Finding the Third Proportional to 8,720 and 11,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,720 and 11,604 is: 15,441.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,720 : 11,604 = 11,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,720/11,604 = 11,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,720x = 11,604 × 11,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,720x = 134,652,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,652,816/8,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,441.84
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