Finding the Third Proportional to 18,536 and 39,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,536 and 39,283 is: 83,251.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,536 : 39,283 = 39,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,536/39,283 = 39,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,536x = 39,283 × 39,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,536x = 1,543,154,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,543,154,089/18,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,251.73
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