Finding the Third Proportional to 18,312 and 25,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,312 and 25,932 is: 36,722.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,312 : 25,932 = 25,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,312/25,932 = 25,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,312x = 25,932 × 25,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,312x = 672,468,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 672,468,624/18,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,722.84
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