Finding the Third Proportional to 18,399 and 38,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,399 and 38,990 is: 82,625.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,399 : 38,990 = 38,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,399/38,990 = 38,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,399x = 38,990 × 38,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,399x = 1,520,220,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,520,220,100/18,399 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,625.15
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