Finding the Third Proportional to 18,809 and 25,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,809 and 25,176 is: 33,698.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,809 : 25,176 = 25,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,809/25,176 = 25,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,809x = 25,176 × 25,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,809x = 633,830,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,830,976/18,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,698.28
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