Finding the Third Proportional to 8,064 and 19,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,064 and 19,488 is: 47,096
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,064 : 19,488 = 19,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,064/19,488 = 19,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,064x = 19,488 × 19,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,064x = 379,782,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 379,782,144/8,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,096
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