Finding the Third Proportional to 8,562 and 18,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,562 and 18,802 is: 41,288.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,562 : 18,802 = 18,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,562/18,802 = 18,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,562x = 18,802 × 18,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,562x = 353,515,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,515,204/8,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,288.86
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