Finding the Third Proportional to 8,780 and 20,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,780 and 20,726 is: 48,925.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,780 : 20,726 = 20,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,780/20,726 = 20,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,780x = 20,726 × 20,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,780x = 429,567,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,567,076/8,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,925.64
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