Finding the Third Proportional to 8,924 and 19,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,924 and 19,205 is: 41,330.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,924 : 19,205 = 19,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,924/19,205 = 19,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,924x = 19,205 × 19,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,924x = 368,832,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,832,025/8,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,330.35
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