Finding the Third Proportional to 8,478 and 19,642.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,478 and 19,642.50 is: 45,509.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,478 : 19,642.50 = 19,642.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,478/19,642.50 = 19,642.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,478x = 19,642.50 × 19,642.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,478x = 385,827,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,827,806.25/8,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,509.30
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