Finding the Third Proportional to 8,382 and 12,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,382 and 12,574 is: 18,862.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,382 : 12,574 = 12,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,382/12,574 = 12,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,382x = 12,574 × 12,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,382x = 158,105,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,105,476/8,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,862.50
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