Finding the Third Proportional to 8,894 and 13,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,894 and 13,323 is: 19,957.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,894 : 13,323 = 13,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,894/13,323 = 13,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,894x = 13,323 × 13,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,894x = 177,502,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,502,329/8,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,957.54
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