Finding the Third Proportional to 18,379 and 38,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,379 and 38,915 is: 82,397.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,379 : 38,915 = 38,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,379/38,915 = 38,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,379x = 38,915 × 38,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,379x = 1,514,377,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,514,377,225/18,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,397.15
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