Finding the Third Proportional to 18,178 and 38,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,178 and 38,553 is: 81,765.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,178 : 38,553 = 38,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,178/38,553 = 38,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,178x = 38,553 × 38,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,178x = 1,486,333,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,486,333,809/18,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,765.53
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