Finding the Third Proportional to 8,772 and 18,529.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,772 and 18,529.50 is: 39,140.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,772 : 18,529.50 = 18,529.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,772/18,529.50 = 18,529.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,772x = 18,529.50 × 18,529.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,772x = 343,342,370.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,342,370.25/8,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,140.72
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