Finding the Third Proportional to 8,454 and 18,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,454 and 18,851 is: 42,034.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,454 : 18,851 = 18,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,454/18,851 = 18,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,454x = 18,851 × 18,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,454x = 355,360,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,360,201/8,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,034.56
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