Finding the Third Proportional to 8,331 and 17,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,331 and 17,916 is: 38,528.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,331 : 17,916 = 17,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,331/17,916 = 17,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,331x = 17,916 × 17,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,331x = 320,983,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,983,056/8,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,528.75
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