Finding the Third Proportional to 8,536 and 18,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,536 and 18,584 is: 40,459.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,536 : 18,584 = 18,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,536/18,584 = 18,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,536x = 18,584 × 18,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,536x = 345,365,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,365,056/8,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,459.82
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