Finding the Third Proportional to 8,388 and 18,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,388 and 18,072 is: 38,936.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,388 : 18,072 = 18,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,388/18,072 = 18,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,388x = 18,072 × 18,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,388x = 326,597,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,597,184/8,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,936.24
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