Finding the Third Proportional to 8,703 and 18,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,703 and 18,441 is: 39,075.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,703 : 18,441 = 18,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,703/18,441 = 18,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,703x = 18,441 × 18,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,703x = 340,070,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,070,481/8,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,075.09
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