Finding the Third Proportional to 18,432 and 37,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,432 and 37,728 is: 77,224.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,432 : 37,728 = 37,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,432/37,728 = 37,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,432x = 37,728 × 37,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,432x = 1,423,401,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,423,401,984/18,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,224.50
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