Finding the Third Proportional to 18,390 and 29,133.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,390 and 29,133.50 is: 46,153.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,390 : 29,133.50 = 29,133.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,390/29,133.50 = 29,133.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,390x = 29,133.50 × 29,133.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,390x = 848,760,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 848,760,822.25/18,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,153.39
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