Finding the Third Proportional to 8,754.50 and 13,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,754.50 and 13,100 is: 19,602.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,754.50 : 13,100 = 13,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,754.50/13,100 = 13,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,754.50x = 13,100 × 13,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,754.50x = 171,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,610,000/8,754.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,602.49
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