Finding the Third Proportional to 8,696 and 18,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,696 and 18,957 is: 41,325.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,696 : 18,957 = 18,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,696/18,957 = 18,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,696x = 18,957 × 18,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,696x = 359,367,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 359,367,849/8,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,325.65
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