Finding the Third Proportional to 18,292 and 43,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,292 and 43,136 is: 101,722.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,292 : 43,136 = 43,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,292/43,136 = 43,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,292x = 43,136 × 43,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,292x = 1,860,714,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,860,714,496/18,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,722.86
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