Finding the Third Proportional to 18,074 and 27,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,074 and 27,831 is: 42,855.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,074 : 27,831 = 27,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,074/27,831 = 27,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,074x = 27,831 × 27,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,074x = 774,564,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 774,564,561/18,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,855.18
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