Finding the Third Proportional to 18,798 and 44,533.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,798 and 44,533.50 is: 105,502.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,798 : 44,533.50 = 44,533.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,798/44,533.50 = 44,533.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,798x = 44,533.50 × 44,533.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,798x = 1,983,232,622.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,983,232,622.25/18,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,502.32
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