Finding the Third Proportional to 8,492 and 18,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,492 and 18,527 is: 40,420.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,492 : 18,527 = 18,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,492/18,527 = 18,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,492x = 18,527 × 18,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,492x = 343,249,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,249,729/8,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,420.36
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