Finding the Third Proportional to 18,487 and 30,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,487 and 30,037 is: 48,803.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,487 : 30,037 = 30,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,487/30,037 = 30,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,487x = 30,037 × 30,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,487x = 902,221,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 902,221,369/18,487 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,803.02
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