Finding the Third Proportional to 18,670 and 39,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,670 and 39,069 is: 81,756.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,670 : 39,069 = 39,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,670/39,069 = 39,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,670x = 39,069 × 39,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,670x = 1,526,386,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,526,386,761/18,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,756.12
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