Finding the Third Proportional to 18,126 and 43,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,126 and 43,632 is: 105,028.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,126 : 43,632 = 43,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,126/43,632 = 43,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,126x = 43,632 × 43,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,126x = 1,903,751,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,903,751,424/18,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,028.77
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