Finding the Third Proportional to 8,666 and 18,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,666 and 18,772 is: 40,663.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,666 : 18,772 = 18,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,666/18,772 = 18,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,666x = 18,772 × 18,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,666x = 352,387,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,387,984/8,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,663.28
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