Finding the Third Proportional to 18,406.50 and 39,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,406.50 and 39,276 is: 83,807.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,406.50 : 39,276 = 39,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,406.50/39,276 = 39,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,406.50x = 39,276 × 39,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,406.50x = 1,542,604,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,542,604,176/18,406.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,807.58
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