Finding the Third Proportional to 18,556 and 38,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,556 and 38,023 is: 77,912.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,556 : 38,023 = 38,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,556/38,023 = 38,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,556x = 38,023 × 38,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,556x = 1,445,748,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,445,748,529/18,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,912.73
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