Finding the Third Proportional to 8,543 and 18,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,543 and 18,364 is: 39,475.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,543 : 18,364 = 18,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,543/18,364 = 18,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,543x = 18,364 × 18,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,543x = 337,236,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,236,496/8,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,475.18
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