Finding the Third Proportional to 8,802 and 12,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,802 and 12,069 is: 16,548.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,802 : 12,069 = 12,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,802/12,069 = 12,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,802x = 12,069 × 12,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,802x = 145,660,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,660,761/8,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,548.60
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