Finding the Third Proportional to 8,888 and 20,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,888 and 20,577 is: 47,638.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,888 : 20,577 = 20,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,888/20,577 = 20,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,888x = 20,577 × 20,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,888x = 423,412,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,412,929/8,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,638.72
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