Finding the Third Proportional to 18,029 and 39,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,029 and 39,100 is: 84,797.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,029 : 39,100 = 39,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,029/39,100 = 39,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,029x = 39,100 × 39,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,029x = 1,528,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,528,810,000/18,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,797.27
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