Finding the Third Proportional to 8,724 and 18,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,724 and 18,935 is: 41,097.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,724 : 18,935 = 18,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,724/18,935 = 18,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,724x = 18,935 × 18,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,724x = 358,534,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,534,225/8,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,097.46
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