Finding the Third Proportional to 8,249 and 19,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,249 and 19,454 is: 45,879.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,249 : 19,454 = 19,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,249/19,454 = 19,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,249x = 19,454 × 19,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,249x = 378,458,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,458,116/8,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,879.27
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