Finding the Third Proportional to 8,504 and 15,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,504 and 15,824 is: 29,444.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,504 : 15,824 = 15,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,504/15,824 = 15,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,504x = 15,824 × 15,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,504x = 250,398,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,398,976/8,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,444.85
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