Finding the Third Proportional to 8,801.63 and 13,203.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,801.63 and 13,203.75 is: 19,807.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,801.63 : 13,203.75 = 13,203.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,801.63/13,203.75 = 13,203.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,801.63x = 13,203.75 × 13,203.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,801.63x = 174,339,014.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,339,014.06/8,801.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,807.59
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