Finding the Third Proportional to 18,624 and 39,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,624 and 39,824 is: 85,156.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,624 : 39,824 = 39,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,624/39,824 = 39,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,624x = 39,824 × 39,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,624x = 1,585,950,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,585,950,976/18,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,156.30
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