Finding the Third Proportional to 8,014 and 18,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,014 and 18,448 is: 42,466.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,014 : 18,448 = 18,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,014/18,448 = 18,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,014x = 18,448 × 18,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,014x = 340,328,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,328,704/8,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,466.77
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