Finding the Third Proportional to 8,672 and 19,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,672 and 19,304 is: 42,970.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,672 : 19,304 = 19,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,672/19,304 = 19,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,672x = 19,304 × 19,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,672x = 372,644,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,644,416/8,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,970.99
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