Finding the Third Proportional to 8,210 and 18,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,210 and 18,148 is: 40,115.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,210 : 18,148 = 18,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,210/18,148 = 18,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,210x = 18,148 × 18,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,210x = 329,349,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,349,904/8,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,115.70
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