Finding the Third Proportional to 18,348 and 34,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,348 and 34,080 is: 63,300.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,348 : 34,080 = 34,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,348/34,080 = 34,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,348x = 34,080 × 34,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,348x = 1,161,446,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,161,446,400/18,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,300.98
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