Finding the Third Proportional to 8,894 and 19,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,894 and 19,354 is: 42,115.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,894 : 19,354 = 19,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,894/19,354 = 19,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,894x = 19,354 × 19,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,894x = 374,577,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,577,316/8,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,115.73
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