Finding the Third Proportional to 18,572 and 38,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,572 and 38,675 is: 80,538.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,572 : 38,675 = 38,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,572/38,675 = 38,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,572x = 38,675 × 38,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,572x = 1,495,755,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,495,755,625/18,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,538.21
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