Finding the Third Proportional to 18,508 and 37,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,508 and 37,704 is: 76,809.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,508 : 37,704 = 37,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,508/37,704 = 37,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,508x = 37,704 × 37,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,508x = 1,421,591,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,421,591,616/18,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,809.58
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