Finding the Third Proportional to 8,833 and 19,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,833 and 19,394 is: 42,582.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,833 : 19,394 = 19,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,833/19,394 = 19,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,833x = 19,394 × 19,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,833x = 376,127,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,127,236/8,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,582.05
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