Finding the Third Proportional to 18,153 and 32,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,153 and 32,013 is: 56,455.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,153 : 32,013 = 32,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,153/32,013 = 32,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,153x = 32,013 × 32,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,153x = 1,024,832,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,024,832,169/18,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,455.25
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