Finding the Third Proportional to 8,322 and 19,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,322 and 19,584 is: 46,086.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,322 : 19,584 = 19,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,322/19,584 = 19,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,322x = 19,584 × 19,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,322x = 383,533,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,533,056/8,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,086.64
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