Finding the Third Proportional to 18,564 and 39,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,564 and 39,764 is: 85,174.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,564 : 39,764 = 39,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,564/39,764 = 39,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,564x = 39,764 × 39,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,564x = 1,581,175,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,581,175,696/18,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,174.30
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