Finding the Third Proportional to 8,481 and 18,595.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,481 and 18,595.50 is: 40,772.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,481 : 18,595.50 = 18,595.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,481/18,595.50 = 18,595.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,481x = 18,595.50 × 18,595.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,481x = 345,792,620.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,792,620.25/8,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,772.62
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