Finding the Third Proportional to 8,858 and 18,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,858 and 18,634 is: 39,199.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,858 : 18,634 = 18,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,858/18,634 = 18,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,858x = 18,634 × 18,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,858x = 347,225,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,225,956/8,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,199.14
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