Finding the Third Proportional to 8,734 and 18,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,734 and 18,451 is: 38,978.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,734 : 18,451 = 18,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,734/18,451 = 18,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,734x = 18,451 × 18,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,734x = 340,439,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,439,401/8,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,978.64
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