Finding the Third Proportional to 18,368 and 39,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,368 and 39,328 is: 84,205.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,368 : 39,328 = 39,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,368/39,328 = 39,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,368x = 39,328 × 39,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,368x = 1,546,691,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,546,691,584/18,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,205.77
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