Finding the Third Proportional to 8,724 and 13,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,724 and 13,268 is: 20,178.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,724 : 13,268 = 13,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,724/13,268 = 13,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,724x = 13,268 × 13,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,724x = 176,039,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,039,824/8,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,178.80
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