Finding the Third Proportional to 8,482 and 18,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,482 and 18,422 is: 40,010.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,482 : 18,422 = 18,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,482/18,422 = 18,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,482x = 18,422 × 18,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,482x = 339,370,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,370,084/8,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,010.62
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