Finding the Third Proportional to 8,844 and 13,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,844 and 13,804 is: 21,545.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,844 : 13,804 = 13,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,844/13,804 = 13,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,844x = 13,804 × 13,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,844x = 190,550,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,550,416/8,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,545.73
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