Finding the Third Proportional to 8,360 and 19,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,360 and 19,775 is: 46,776.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,360 : 19,775 = 19,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,360/19,775 = 19,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,360x = 19,775 × 19,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,360x = 391,050,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,050,625/8,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,776.39
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