Finding the Third Proportional to 8,144 and 15,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,144 and 15,448 is: 29,302.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,144 : 15,448 = 15,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,144/15,448 = 15,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,144x = 15,448 × 15,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,144x = 238,640,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,640,704/8,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,302.64
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