Finding the Third Proportional to 8,620 and 18,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,620 and 18,652 is: 40,359.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,620 : 18,652 = 18,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,620/18,652 = 18,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,620x = 18,652 × 18,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,620x = 347,897,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,897,104/8,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,359.29
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