Finding the Third Proportional to 8,912 and 19,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,912 and 19,552 is: 42,895.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,912 : 19,552 = 19,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,912/19,552 = 19,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,912x = 19,552 × 19,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,912x = 382,280,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,280,704/8,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,895.05
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