Finding the Third Proportional to 8,665 and 18,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,665 and 18,363 is: 38,915.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,665 : 18,363 = 18,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,665/18,363 = 18,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,665x = 18,363 × 18,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,665x = 337,199,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,199,769/8,665 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,915.15
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