Finding the Third Proportional to 18,551 and 25,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,551 and 25,950 is: 36,300.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,551 : 25,950 = 25,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,551/25,950 = 25,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,551x = 25,950 × 25,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,551x = 673,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 673,402,500/18,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,300.06
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