Finding the Third Proportional to 18,423 and 38,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,423 and 38,358 is: 79,864.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,423 : 38,358 = 38,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,423/38,358 = 38,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,423x = 38,358 × 38,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,423x = 1,471,336,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,471,336,164/18,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,864.09
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