Finding the Third Proportional to 18,232 and 39,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,232 and 39,839 is: 87,052.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,232 : 39,839 = 39,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,232/39,839 = 39,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,232x = 39,839 × 39,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,232x = 1,587,145,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,587,145,921/18,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,052.76
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