Finding the Third Proportional to 18,290 and 42,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,290 and 42,737 is: 99,860.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,290 : 42,737 = 42,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,290/42,737 = 42,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,290x = 42,737 × 42,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,290x = 1,826,451,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,826,451,169/18,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,860.64
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