Finding the Third Proportional to 18,536 and 25,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,536 and 25,980 is: 36,413.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,536 : 25,980 = 25,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,536/25,980 = 25,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,536x = 25,980 × 25,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,536x = 674,960,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 674,960,400/18,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,413.49
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