Finding the Third Proportional to 8,336 and 19,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,336 and 19,292 is: 44,647.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,336 : 19,292 = 19,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,336/19,292 = 19,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,336x = 19,292 × 19,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,336x = 372,181,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,181,264/8,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,647.46
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