Finding the Third Proportional to 8,745 and 13,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,745 and 13,907 is: 22,116.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,745 : 13,907 = 13,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,745/13,907 = 13,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,745x = 13,907 × 13,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,745x = 193,404,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,404,649/8,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,116.03
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