Finding the Third Proportional to 8,727 and 13,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,727 and 13,878 is: 22,069.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,727 : 13,878 = 13,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,727/13,878 = 13,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,727x = 13,878 × 13,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,727x = 192,598,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,598,884/8,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,069.31
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