Finding the Third Proportional to 18,214 and 38,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,214 and 38,874 is: 82,968.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,214 : 38,874 = 38,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,214/38,874 = 38,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,214x = 38,874 × 38,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,214x = 1,511,187,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,511,187,876/18,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,968.48
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