Finding the Third Proportional to 8,964 and 19,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,964 and 19,364 is: 41,830.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,964 : 19,364 = 19,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,964/19,364 = 19,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,964x = 19,364 × 19,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,964x = 374,964,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,964,496/8,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,830.04
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