Finding the Third Proportional to 18,212 and 27,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,212 and 27,847 is: 42,579.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,212 : 27,847 = 27,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,212/27,847 = 27,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,212x = 27,847 × 27,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,212x = 775,455,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,455,409/18,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,579.37
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