Finding the Third Proportional to 8,598 and 18,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,598 and 18,641 is: 40,414.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,598 : 18,641 = 18,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,598/18,641 = 18,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,598x = 18,641 × 18,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,598x = 347,486,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,486,881/8,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,414.85
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