Finding the Third Proportional to 18,106 and 37,867
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,106 and 37,867 is: 79,195.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,106 : 37,867 = 37,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,106/37,867 = 37,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,106x = 37,867 × 37,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,106x = 1,433,909,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,433,909,689/18,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,195.28
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