Finding the Third Proportional to 8,818 and 19,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,818 and 19,244 is: 41,997.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,818 : 19,244 = 19,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,818/19,244 = 19,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,818x = 19,244 × 19,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,818x = 370,331,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,331,536/8,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,997.23
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