Finding the Third Proportional to 8,932 and 19,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,932 and 19,160 is: 41,100.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,932 : 19,160 = 19,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,932/19,160 = 19,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,932x = 19,160 × 19,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,932x = 367,105,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,105,600/8,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,100.04
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