Finding the Third Proportional to 8,952 and 17,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,952 and 17,940 is: 35,952.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,952 : 17,940 = 17,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,952/17,940 = 17,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,952x = 17,940 × 17,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,952x = 321,843,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,843,600/8,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,952.14
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