Finding the Third Proportional to 18,168 and 34,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,168 and 34,464 is: 65,376.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,168 : 34,464 = 34,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,168/34,464 = 34,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,168x = 34,464 × 34,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,168x = 1,187,767,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,187,767,296/18,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,376.89
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