Finding the Third Proportional to 18,472 and 35,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,472 and 35,242 is: 67,236.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,472 : 35,242 = 35,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,472/35,242 = 35,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,472x = 35,242 × 35,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,472x = 1,241,998,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,241,998,564/18,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,236.82
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