Finding the Third Proportional to 8,606 and 18,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,606 and 18,748 is: 40,842.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,606 : 18,748 = 18,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,606/18,748 = 18,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,606x = 18,748 × 18,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,606x = 351,487,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,487,504/8,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,842.15
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