Finding the Third Proportional to 18,320 and 38,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,320 and 38,336 is: 80,221.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,320 : 38,336 = 38,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,320/38,336 = 38,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,320x = 38,336 × 38,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,320x = 1,469,648,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,469,648,896/18,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,221.01
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