Finding the Third Proportional to 8,464 and 18,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,464 and 18,570 is: 40,742.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,464 : 18,570 = 18,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,464/18,570 = 18,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,464x = 18,570 × 18,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,464x = 344,844,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,844,900/8,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,742.54
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