Finding the Third Proportional to 18,125.63 and 26,492.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,125.63 and 26,492.63 is: 38,721.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,125.63 : 26,492.63 = 26,492.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,125.63/26,492.63 = 26,492.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,125.63x = 26,492.63 × 26,492.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,125.63x = 701,859,179.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,859,179.39/18,125.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,721.93
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