Finding the Third Proportional to 18,024 and 26,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,024 and 26,550 is: 39,109.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,024 : 26,550 = 26,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,024/26,550 = 26,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,024x = 26,550 × 26,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,024x = 704,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 704,902,500/18,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,109.10
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