Finding the Third Proportional to 8,892 and 20,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,892 and 20,610 is: 47,770.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,892 : 20,610 = 20,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,892/20,610 = 20,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,892x = 20,610 × 20,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,892x = 424,772,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,772,100/8,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,770.14
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