Finding the Third Proportional to 18,420 and 26,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,420 and 26,352 is: 37,699.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,420 : 26,352 = 26,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,420/26,352 = 26,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,420x = 26,352 × 26,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,420x = 694,427,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,427,904/18,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,699.67
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