Finding the Third Proportional to 18,090 and 38,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,090 and 38,124 is: 80,344.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,090 : 38,124 = 38,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,090/38,124 = 38,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,090x = 38,124 × 38,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,090x = 1,453,439,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,453,439,376/18,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,344.91
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