Finding the Third Proportional to 8,354 and 18,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,354 and 18,028 is: 38,904.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,354 : 18,028 = 18,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,354/18,028 = 18,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,354x = 18,028 × 18,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,354x = 325,008,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,008,784/8,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,904.57
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