Finding the Third Proportional to 8,366 and 19,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,366 and 19,790 is: 46,813.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,366 : 19,790 = 19,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,366/19,790 = 19,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,366x = 19,790 × 19,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,366x = 391,644,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,644,100/8,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,813.78
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