Finding the Third Proportional to 18,165 and 25,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,165 and 25,015 is: 34,448.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,165 : 25,015 = 25,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,165/25,015 = 25,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,165x = 25,015 × 25,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,165x = 625,750,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,750,225/18,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,448.13
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