Finding the Third Proportional to 8,289 and 16,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,289 and 16,158 is: 31,497.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,289 : 16,158 = 16,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,289/16,158 = 16,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,289x = 16,158 × 16,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,289x = 261,080,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,080,964/8,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,497.28
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