Finding the Third Proportional to 8,705 and 19,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,705 and 19,138 is: 42,075.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,705 : 19,138 = 19,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,705/19,138 = 19,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,705x = 19,138 × 19,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,705x = 366,263,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,263,044/8,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,075.02
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