Finding the Third Proportional to 18,204 and 39,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,204 and 39,702 is: 86,588.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,204 : 39,702 = 39,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,204/39,702 = 39,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,204x = 39,702 × 39,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,204x = 1,576,248,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,576,248,804/18,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,588.05
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