Finding the Third Proportional to 8,808 and 11,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,808 and 11,742 is: 15,653.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,808 : 11,742 = 11,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,808/11,742 = 11,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,808x = 11,742 × 11,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,808x = 137,874,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,874,564/8,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,653.33
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