Finding the Third Proportional to 8,374 and 18,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,374 and 18,204 is: 39,573.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,374 : 18,204 = 18,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,374/18,204 = 18,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,374x = 18,204 × 18,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,374x = 331,385,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,385,616/8,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,573.16
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