Finding the Third Proportional to 8,904 and 18,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,904 and 18,788 is: 39,643.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,904 : 18,788 = 18,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,904/18,788 = 18,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,904x = 18,788 × 18,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,904x = 352,988,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,988,944/8,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,643.86
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