Finding the Third Proportional to 8,776 and 19,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,776 and 19,196 is: 41,987.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,776 : 19,196 = 19,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,776/19,196 = 19,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,776x = 19,196 × 19,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,776x = 368,486,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,486,416/8,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,987.97
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