Finding the Third Proportional to 8,310 and 19,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,310 and 19,776 is: 47,062.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,310 : 19,776 = 19,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,310/19,776 = 19,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,310x = 19,776 × 19,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,310x = 391,090,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,090,176/8,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,062.60
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