Finding the Third Proportional to 18,290 and 39,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,290 and 39,354 is: 84,676.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,290 : 39,354 = 39,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,290/39,354 = 39,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,290x = 39,354 × 39,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,290x = 1,548,737,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,737,316/18,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,676.73
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