Finding the Third Proportional to 8,964 and 19,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,964 and 19,440 is: 42,159.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,964 : 19,440 = 19,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,964/19,440 = 19,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,964x = 19,440 × 19,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,964x = 377,913,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,913,600/8,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,159.04
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