Finding the Third Proportional to 8,538 and 18,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,538 and 18,630 is: 40,650.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,538 : 18,630 = 18,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,538/18,630 = 18,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,538x = 18,630 × 18,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,538x = 347,076,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,076,900/8,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,650.84
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