Finding the Third Proportional to 18,262 and 23,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,262 and 23,982 is: 31,493.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,262 : 23,982 = 23,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,262/23,982 = 23,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,262x = 23,982 × 23,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,262x = 575,136,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,136,324/18,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,493.61
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