Finding the Third Proportional to 8,637 and 18,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,637 and 18,636 is: 40,210.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,637 : 18,636 = 18,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,637/18,636 = 18,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,637x = 18,636 × 18,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,637x = 347,300,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,300,496/8,637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,210.78
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