Finding the Third Proportional to 8,615 and 18,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,615 and 18,607 is: 40,188.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,615 : 18,607 = 18,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,615/18,607 = 18,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,615x = 18,607 × 18,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,615x = 346,220,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 346,220,449/8,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,188.10
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