Finding the Third Proportional to 8,226 and 18,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,226 and 18,099 is: 39,821.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,226 : 18,099 = 18,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,226/18,099 = 18,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,226x = 18,099 × 18,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,226x = 327,573,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,573,801/8,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,821.76
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