Finding the Third Proportional to 8,532 and 17,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,532 and 17,656 is: 36,537.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,532 : 17,656 = 17,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,532/17,656 = 17,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,532x = 17,656 × 17,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,532x = 311,734,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,734,336/8,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,537.08
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