Finding the Third Proportional to 18,340 and 38,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,340 and 38,480 is: 80,736.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,340 : 38,480 = 38,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,340/38,480 = 38,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,340x = 38,480 × 38,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,340x = 1,480,710,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,480,710,400/18,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,736.66
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