Finding the Third Proportional to 8,762 and 20,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,762 and 20,494 is: 47,934.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,762 : 20,494 = 20,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,762/20,494 = 20,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,762x = 20,494 × 20,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,762x = 420,004,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,004,036/8,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,934.72
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