Finding the Third Proportional to 18,330 and 39,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,330 and 39,252 is: 84,054.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,330 : 39,252 = 39,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,330/39,252 = 39,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,330x = 39,252 × 39,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,330x = 1,540,719,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,540,719,504/18,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,054.53
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