Finding the Third Proportional to 18,504 and 30,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,504 and 30,210 is: 49,321.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,504 : 30,210 = 30,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,504/30,210 = 30,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,504x = 30,210 × 30,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,504x = 912,644,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 912,644,100/18,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,321.45
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