Finding the Third Proportional to 18,607.50 and 44,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,607.50 and 44,208 is: 105,030.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,607.50 : 44,208 = 44,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,607.50/44,208 = 44,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,607.50x = 44,208 × 44,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,607.50x = 1,954,347,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,954,347,264/18,607.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,030.08
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