Finding the Third Proportional to 8,566 and 18,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,566 and 18,732 is: 40,962.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,566 : 18,732 = 18,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,566/18,732 = 18,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,566x = 18,732 × 18,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,566x = 350,887,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,887,824/8,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,962.86
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