Finding the Third Proportional to 8,760 and 19,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,760 and 19,466 is: 43,256.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,760 : 19,466 = 19,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,760/19,466 = 19,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,760x = 19,466 × 19,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,760x = 378,925,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,925,156/8,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,256.30
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