Finding the Third Proportional to 18,214 and 37,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,214 and 37,098 is: 75,560.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,214 : 37,098 = 37,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,214/37,098 = 37,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,214x = 37,098 × 37,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,214x = 1,376,261,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,376,261,604/18,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,560.65
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