Finding the Third Proportional to 8,877 and 19,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,877 and 19,371 is: 42,270.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,877 : 19,371 = 19,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,877/19,371 = 19,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,877x = 19,371 × 19,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,877x = 375,235,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,235,641/8,877 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,270.55
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