Finding the Third Proportional to 8,883 and 13,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,883 and 13,806 is: 21,457.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,883 : 13,806 = 13,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,883/13,806 = 13,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,883x = 13,806 × 13,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,883x = 190,605,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,605,636/8,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,457.35
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