Finding the Third Proportional to 8,106 and 19,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,106 and 19,085 is: 44,934.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,106 : 19,085 = 19,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,106/19,085 = 19,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,106x = 19,085 × 19,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,106x = 364,237,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,237,225/8,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,934.27
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