Finding the Third Proportional to 8,940 and 13,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,940 and 13,106 is: 19,213.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,940 : 13,106 = 13,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,940/13,106 = 13,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,940x = 13,106 × 13,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,940x = 171,767,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,767,236/8,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,213.34
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