Finding the Third Proportional to 8,742 and 20,626.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,742 and 20,626.50 is: 48,667.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,742 : 20,626.50 = 20,626.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,742/20,626.50 = 20,626.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,742x = 20,626.50 × 20,626.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,742x = 425,452,502.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,452,502.25/8,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,667.64
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