Finding the Third Proportional to 18,320 and 19,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,320 and 19,856 is: 21,520.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,320 : 19,856 = 19,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,320/19,856 = 19,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,320x = 19,856 × 19,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,320x = 394,260,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,260,736/18,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,520.78
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