Finding the Third Proportional to 18,108 and 24,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,108 and 24,036 is: 31,904.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,108 : 24,036 = 24,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,108/24,036 = 24,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,108x = 24,036 × 24,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,108x = 577,729,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 577,729,296/18,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,904.64
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