Finding the Third Proportional to 18,095 and 39,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,095 and 39,284 is: 85,285.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,095 : 39,284 = 39,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,095/39,284 = 39,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,095x = 39,284 × 39,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,095x = 1,543,232,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,543,232,656/18,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,285.03
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