Finding the Third Proportional to 8,628 and 18,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,628 and 18,665 is: 40,378.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,628 : 18,665 = 18,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,628/18,665 = 18,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,628x = 18,665 × 18,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,628x = 348,382,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,382,225/8,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,378.10
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