Finding the Third Proportional to 8,160 and 17,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,160 and 17,841 is: 39,007.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,160 : 17,841 = 17,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,160/17,841 = 17,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,160x = 17,841 × 17,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,160x = 318,301,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,301,281/8,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,007.51
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