Finding the Third Proportional to 8,962 and 16,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,962 and 16,148 is: 29,095.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,962 : 16,148 = 16,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,962/16,148 = 16,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,962x = 16,148 × 16,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,962x = 260,757,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,757,904/8,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,095.95
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