Finding the Third Proportional to 18,342 and 39,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,342 and 39,599 is: 85,491.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,342 : 39,599 = 39,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,342/39,599 = 39,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,342x = 39,599 × 39,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,342x = 1,568,080,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,568,080,801/18,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,491.27
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