Finding the Third Proportional to 18,680 and 29,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,680 and 29,054 is: 45,189.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,680 : 29,054 = 29,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,680/29,054 = 29,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,680x = 29,054 × 29,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,680x = 844,134,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 844,134,916/18,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,189.24
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