Finding the Third Proportional to 4,008 and 8,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 4,008 and 8,608 is: 18,487.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,008 : 8,608 = 8,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,008/8,608 = 8,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,008x = 8,608 × 8,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,008x = 74,097,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,097,664/4,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,487.44
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