Finding the Third Proportional to 18,184 and 38,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,184 and 38,204 is: 80,265.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,184 : 38,204 = 38,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,184/38,204 = 38,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,184x = 38,204 × 38,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,184x = 1,459,545,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,459,545,616/18,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,265.38
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