Finding the Third Proportional to 18,720 and 39,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,720 and 39,600 is: 83,769.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,720 : 39,600 = 39,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,720/39,600 = 39,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,720x = 39,600 × 39,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,720x = 1,568,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,568,160,000/18,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,769.23
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