Finding the Third Proportional to 8,537 and 17,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,537 and 17,754 is: 36,922.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,537 : 17,754 = 17,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,537/17,754 = 17,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,537x = 17,754 × 17,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,537x = 315,204,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,204,516/8,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,922.16
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