Finding the Third Proportional to 18,006 and 37,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,006 and 37,456 is: 77,915.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,006 : 37,456 = 37,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,006/37,456 = 37,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,006x = 37,456 × 37,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,006x = 1,402,951,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,402,951,936/18,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,915.80
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