Finding the Third Proportional to 8,633 and 18,961.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,633 and 18,961.50 is: 41,646.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,633 : 18,961.50 = 18,961.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,633/18,961.50 = 18,961.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,633x = 18,961.50 × 18,961.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,633x = 359,538,482.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,538,482.25/8,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,646.99
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