Finding the Third Proportional to 18,082 and 39,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,082 and 39,275 is: 85,307.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,082 : 39,275 = 39,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,082/39,275 = 39,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,082x = 39,275 × 39,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,082x = 1,542,525,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,542,525,625/18,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,307.25
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