Finding the Third Proportional to 18,460 and 38,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,460 and 38,004 is: 78,239.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,460 : 38,004 = 38,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,460/38,004 = 38,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,460x = 38,004 × 38,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,460x = 1,444,304,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,444,304,016/18,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,239.65
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