Finding the Third Proportional to 18,138 and 27,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,138 and 27,744 is: 42,437.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,138 : 27,744 = 27,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,138/27,744 = 27,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,138x = 27,744 × 27,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,138x = 769,729,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 769,729,536/18,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,437.40
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