Finding the Third Proportional to 18,264 and 38,881.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,264 and 38,881.50 is: 82,773.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,264 : 38,881.50 = 38,881.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,264/38,881.50 = 38,881.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,264x = 38,881.50 × 38,881.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,264x = 1,511,771,042.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,511,771,042.25/18,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,773.27
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