Finding the Third Proportional to 18,316 and 37,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,316 and 37,502 is: 76,785.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,316 : 37,502 = 37,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,316/37,502 = 37,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,316x = 37,502 × 37,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,316x = 1,406,400,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,406,400,004/18,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,785.32
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