Finding the Third Proportional to 18,744 and 36,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,744 and 36,960 is: 72,878.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,744 : 36,960 = 36,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,744/36,960 = 36,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,744x = 36,960 × 36,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,744x = 1,366,041,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,366,041,600/18,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,878.87
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