Finding the Third Proportional to 18,721.13 and 25,206.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,721.13 and 25,206.19 is: 33,937.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,721.13 : 25,206.19 = 25,206.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,721.13/25,206.19 = 25,206.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,721.13x = 25,206.19 × 25,206.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,721.13x = 635,351,888.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 635,351,888.29/18,721.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,937.70
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