Finding the Third Proportional to 8,960 and 18,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,960 and 18,560 is: 38,445.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,960 : 18,560 = 18,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,960/18,560 = 18,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,960x = 18,560 × 18,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,960x = 344,473,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,473,600/8,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,445.71
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