Finding the Third Proportional to 8,669 and 18,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,669 and 18,371 is: 38,931.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,669 : 18,371 = 18,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,669/18,371 = 18,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,669x = 18,371 × 18,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,669x = 337,493,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,493,641/8,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,931.09
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