Finding the Third Proportional to 8,754 and 19,142
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,754 and 19,142 is: 41,857.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,754 : 19,142 = 19,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,754/19,142 = 19,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,754x = 19,142 × 19,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,754x = 366,416,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,416,164/8,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,857.00
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