Finding the Third Proportional to 8,163 and 17,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,163 and 17,622 is: 38,041.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,163 : 17,622 = 17,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,163/17,622 = 17,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,163x = 17,622 × 17,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,163x = 310,534,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,534,884/8,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,041.76
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