Finding the Third Proportional to 8,262 and 17,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,262 and 17,793 is: 38,318.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,262 : 17,793 = 17,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,262/17,793 = 17,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,262x = 17,793 × 17,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,262x = 316,590,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,590,849/8,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,318.91
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