Finding the Third Proportional to 18,461 and 38,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,461 and 38,006 is: 78,243.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,461 : 38,006 = 38,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,461/38,006 = 38,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,461x = 38,006 × 38,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,461x = 1,444,456,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,444,456,036/18,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,243.65
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