Finding the Third Proportional to 18,000 and 38,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,000 and 38,601 is: 82,779.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,000 : 38,601 = 38,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,000/38,601 = 38,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,000x = 38,601 × 38,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,000x = 1,490,037,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,490,037,201/18,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,779.84
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