Finding the Third Proportional to 8,522 and 18,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,522 and 18,639 is: 40,766.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,522 : 18,639 = 18,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,522/18,639 = 18,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,522x = 18,639 × 18,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,522x = 347,412,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,412,321/8,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,766.52
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