Finding the Third Proportional to 18,068 and 39,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,068 and 39,192 is: 85,012.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,068 : 39,192 = 39,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,068/39,192 = 39,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,068x = 39,192 × 39,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,068x = 1,536,012,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,536,012,864/18,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,012.89
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