Finding the Third Proportional to 18,202 and 23,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,202 and 23,415 is: 30,120.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,202 : 23,415 = 23,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,202/23,415 = 23,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,202x = 23,415 × 23,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,202x = 548,262,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 548,262,225/18,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,120.99
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