Finding the Third Proportional to 8,446 and 18,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,446 and 18,835 is: 42,002.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,446 : 18,835 = 18,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,446/18,835 = 18,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,446x = 18,835 × 18,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,446x = 354,757,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,757,225/8,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,002.99
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