Finding the Third Proportional to 18,074 and 38,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,074 and 38,092 is: 80,281.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,074 : 38,092 = 38,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,074/38,092 = 38,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,074x = 38,092 × 38,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,074x = 1,451,000,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,451,000,464/18,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,281.09
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