Finding the Third Proportional to 8,706 and 18,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,706 and 18,980 is: 41,378.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,706 : 18,980 = 18,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,706/18,980 = 18,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,706x = 18,980 × 18,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,706x = 360,240,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,240,400/8,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,378.41
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