Finding the Third Proportional to 18,194 and 27,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,194 and 27,819 is: 42,535.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,194 : 27,819 = 27,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,194/27,819 = 27,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,194x = 27,819 × 27,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,194x = 773,896,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 773,896,761/18,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,535.82
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