Finding the Third Proportional to 8,790 and 19,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,790 and 19,308 is: 42,411.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,790 : 19,308 = 19,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,790/19,308 = 19,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,790x = 19,308 × 19,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,790x = 372,798,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,798,864/8,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,411.70
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