Finding the Third Proportional to 18,194 and 39,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,194 and 39,628 is: 86,312.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,194 : 39,628 = 39,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,194/39,628 = 39,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,194x = 39,628 × 39,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,194x = 1,570,378,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,570,378,384/18,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,312.98
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