Finding the Third Proportional to 8,976 and 14,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,976 and 14,408 is: 23,127.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,976 : 14,408 = 14,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,976/14,408 = 14,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,976x = 14,408 × 14,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,976x = 207,590,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,590,464/8,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,127.28
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