Finding the Third Proportional to 8,887 and 13,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,887 and 13,558 is: 20,684.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,887 : 13,558 = 13,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,887/13,558 = 13,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,887x = 13,558 × 13,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,887x = 183,819,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,819,364/8,887 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,684.07
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