Finding the Third Proportional to 8,499 and 18,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,499 and 18,229 is: 39,098.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,499 : 18,229 = 18,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,499/18,229 = 18,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,499x = 18,229 × 18,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,499x = 332,296,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,296,441/8,499 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,098.30
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