Finding the Third Proportional to 18,210 and 38,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,210 and 38,250 is: 80,343.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,210 : 38,250 = 38,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,210/38,250 = 38,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,210x = 38,250 × 38,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,210x = 1,463,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,463,062,500/18,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,343.90
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