Finding the Third Proportional to 18,055 and 27,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,055 and 27,083 is: 40,625.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,055 : 27,083 = 27,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,055/27,083 = 27,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,055x = 27,083 × 27,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,055x = 733,488,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 733,488,889/18,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,625.25
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