Finding the Third Proportional to 8,814 and 19,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,814 and 19,079 is: 41,298.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,814 : 19,079 = 19,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,814/19,079 = 19,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,814x = 19,079 × 19,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,814x = 364,008,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,008,241/8,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,298.87
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