Finding the Third Proportional to 8,371 and 18,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,371 and 18,186 is: 39,509.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,371 : 18,186 = 18,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,371/18,186 = 18,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,371x = 18,186 × 18,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,371x = 330,730,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,730,596/8,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,509.09
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