Finding the Third Proportional to 8,590 and 18,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,590 and 18,821 is: 41,237.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,590 : 18,821 = 18,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,590/18,821 = 18,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,590x = 18,821 × 18,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,590x = 354,230,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,230,041/8,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,237.49
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