Finding the Third Proportional to 8,451 and 18,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,451 and 18,201 is: 39,199.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,451 : 18,201 = 18,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,451/18,201 = 18,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,451x = 18,201 × 18,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,451x = 331,276,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,276,401/8,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,199.67
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