Finding the Third Proportional to 18,552 and 30,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,552 and 30,804 is: 51,147.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,552 : 30,804 = 30,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,552/30,804 = 30,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,552x = 30,804 × 30,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,552x = 948,886,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 948,886,416/18,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,147.39
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