Finding the Third Proportional to 18,468 and 38,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,468 and 38,025 is: 78,292.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,468 : 38,025 = 38,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,468/38,025 = 38,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,468x = 38,025 × 38,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,468x = 1,445,900,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,445,900,625/18,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,292.21
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