Finding the Third Proportional to 18,090 and 19,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,090 and 19,818 is: 21,711.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,090 : 19,818 = 19,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,090/19,818 = 19,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,090x = 19,818 × 19,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,090x = 392,753,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,753,124/18,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,711.06
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