Finding the Third Proportional to 8,816 and 19,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,816 and 19,324 is: 42,356.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,816 : 19,324 = 19,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,816/19,324 = 19,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,816x = 19,324 × 19,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,816x = 373,416,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,416,976/8,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,356.74
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