Finding the Third Proportional to 8,806.50 and 17,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,806.50 and 17,973 is: 36,680.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,806.50 : 17,973 = 17,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,806.50/17,973 = 17,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,806.50x = 17,973 × 17,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,806.50x = 323,028,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,028,729/8,806.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,680.72
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