Finding the Third Proportional to 8,001 and 17,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,001 and 17,458 is: 38,092.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,001 : 17,458 = 17,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,001/17,458 = 17,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,001x = 17,458 × 17,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,001x = 304,781,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,781,764/8,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,092.96
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