Finding the Third Proportional to 18,306 and 39,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,306 and 39,960 is: 87,228.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,306 : 39,960 = 39,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,306/39,960 = 39,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,306x = 39,960 × 39,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,306x = 1,596,801,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,596,801,600/18,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,228.32
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