Finding the Third Proportional to 8,224 and 17,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,224 and 17,761 is: 38,357.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,224 : 17,761 = 17,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,224/17,761 = 17,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,224x = 17,761 × 17,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,224x = 315,453,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,453,121/8,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,357.63
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