Finding the Third Proportional to 8,332 and 19,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,332 and 19,534 is: 45,796.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,332 : 19,534 = 19,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,332/19,534 = 19,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,332x = 19,534 × 19,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,332x = 381,577,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,577,156/8,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,796.59
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