Finding the Third Proportional to 8,954 and 13,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,954 and 13,412 is: 20,089.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,954 : 13,412 = 13,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,954/13,412 = 13,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,954x = 13,412 × 13,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,954x = 179,881,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,881,744/8,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,089.54
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