Finding the Third Proportional to 8,444 and 18,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,444 and 18,004 is: 38,387.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,444 : 18,004 = 18,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,444/18,004 = 18,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,444x = 18,004 × 18,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,444x = 324,144,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,144,016/8,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,387.50
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