Finding the Third Proportional to 8,388 and 19,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,388 and 19,590 is: 45,752.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,388 : 19,590 = 19,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,388/19,590 = 19,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,388x = 19,590 × 19,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,388x = 383,768,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,768,100/8,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,752.04
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