Finding the Third Proportional to 18,052 and 27,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,052 and 27,270 is: 41,195.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,052 : 27,270 = 27,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,052/27,270 = 27,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,052x = 27,270 × 27,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,052x = 743,652,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 743,652,900/18,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,195.04
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