Finding the Third Proportional to 8,978 and 14,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,978 and 14,070 is: 22,050
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,978 : 14,070 = 14,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,978/14,070 = 14,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,978x = 14,070 × 14,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,978x = 197,964,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,964,900/8,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,050
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