Finding the Third Proportional to 18,036 and 39,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,036 and 39,231 is: 85,333.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,036 : 39,231 = 39,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,036/39,231 = 39,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,036x = 39,231 × 39,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,036x = 1,539,071,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,539,071,361/18,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,333.30
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