Finding the Third Proportional to 18,144 and 38,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,144 and 38,880 is: 83,314.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,144 : 38,880 = 38,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,144/38,880 = 38,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,144x = 38,880 × 38,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,144x = 1,511,654,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,511,654,400/18,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,314.29
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