Finding the Third Proportional to 18,098 and 37,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,098 and 37,360 is: 77,122.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,098 : 37,360 = 37,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,098/37,360 = 37,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,098x = 37,360 × 37,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,098x = 1,395,769,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,395,769,600/18,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,122.86
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