Finding the Third Proportional to 8,844 and 18,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,844 and 18,648 is: 39,320.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,844 : 18,648 = 18,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,844/18,648 = 18,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,844x = 18,648 × 18,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,844x = 347,747,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,747,904/8,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,320.21
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