Finding the Third Proportional to 18,338 and 27,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,338 and 27,074 is: 39,971.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,338 : 27,074 = 27,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,338/27,074 = 27,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,338x = 27,074 × 27,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,338x = 733,001,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 733,001,476/18,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,971.72
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