Finding the Third Proportional to 8,512 and 18,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,512 and 18,051 is: 38,279.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,512 : 18,051 = 18,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,512/18,051 = 18,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,512x = 18,051 × 18,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,512x = 325,838,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,838,601/8,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,279.91
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