Finding the Third Proportional to 18,174 and 39,817.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,174 and 39,817.50 is: 87,236.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,174 : 39,817.50 = 39,817.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,174/39,817.50 = 39,817.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,174x = 39,817.50 × 39,817.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,174x = 1,585,433,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,585,433,306.25/18,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,236.34
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