Finding the Third Proportional to 8,380 and 18,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,380 and 18,434 is: 40,550.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,380 : 18,434 = 18,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,380/18,434 = 18,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,380x = 18,434 × 18,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,380x = 339,812,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,812,356/8,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,550.40
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