Finding the Third Proportional to 18,310 and 30,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,310 and 30,303 is: 50,151.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,310 : 30,303 = 30,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,310/30,303 = 30,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,310x = 30,303 × 30,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,310x = 918,271,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,271,809/18,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,151.38
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