Finding the Third Proportional to 18,304 and 27,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,304 and 27,374 is: 40,938.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,304 : 27,374 = 27,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,304/27,374 = 27,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,304x = 27,374 × 27,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,304x = 749,335,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 749,335,876/18,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,938.37
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