Finding the Third Proportional to 8,494 and 18,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,494 and 18,446 is: 40,058.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,494 : 18,446 = 18,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,494/18,446 = 18,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,494x = 18,446 × 18,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,494x = 340,254,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,254,916/8,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,058.27
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