Finding the Third Proportional to 8,714 and 18,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,714 and 18,859 is: 40,815.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,714 : 18,859 = 18,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,714/18,859 = 18,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,714x = 18,859 × 18,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,714x = 355,661,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,661,881/8,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,815.00
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