Finding the Third Proportional to 18,692 and 25,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,692 and 25,050 is: 33,570.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,692 : 25,050 = 25,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,692/25,050 = 25,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,692x = 25,050 × 25,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,692x = 627,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,502,500/18,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,570.65
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