Finding the Third Proportional to 8,324 and 17,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,324 and 17,864 is: 38,337.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,324 : 17,864 = 17,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,324/17,864 = 17,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,324x = 17,864 × 17,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,324x = 319,122,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,122,496/8,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,337.64
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