Finding the Third Proportional to 18,542 and 39,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,542 and 39,722 is: 85,095.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,542 : 39,722 = 39,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,542/39,722 = 39,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,542x = 39,722 × 39,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,542x = 1,577,837,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,577,837,284/18,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,095.31
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