Finding the Third Proportional to 18,220 and 39,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,220 and 39,310 is: 84,812.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,220 : 39,310 = 39,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,220/39,310 = 39,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,220x = 39,310 × 39,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,220x = 1,545,276,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,545,276,100/18,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,812.08
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