Finding the Third Proportional to 8,756 and 13,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,756 and 13,102 is: 19,605.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,756 : 13,102 = 13,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,756/13,102 = 13,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,756x = 13,102 × 13,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,756x = 171,662,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,662,404/8,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,605.12
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