Finding the Third Proportional to 8,949 and 19,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,949 and 19,050 is: 40,552.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,949 : 19,050 = 19,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,949/19,050 = 19,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,949x = 19,050 × 19,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,949x = 362,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,902,500/8,949 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,552.30
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