Finding the Third Proportional to 18,270 and 27,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,270 and 27,331 is: 40,885.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,270 : 27,331 = 27,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,270/27,331 = 27,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,270x = 27,331 × 27,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,270x = 746,983,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,983,561/18,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,885.80
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