Finding the Third Proportional to 8,512 and 18,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,512 and 18,701 is: 41,086.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,512 : 18,701 = 18,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,512/18,701 = 18,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,512x = 18,701 × 18,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,512x = 349,727,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,727,401/8,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,086.40
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