Finding the Third Proportional to 18,780 and 26,257.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,780 and 26,257.50 is: 36,712.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,780 : 26,257.50 = 26,257.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,780/26,257.50 = 26,257.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,780x = 26,257.50 × 26,257.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,780x = 689,456,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,456,306.25/18,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,712.26
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