Finding the Third Proportional to 18,858 and 39,265.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,858 and 39,265.50 is: 81,757.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,858 : 39,265.50 = 39,265.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,858/39,265.50 = 39,265.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,858x = 39,265.50 × 39,265.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,858x = 1,541,779,490.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,541,779,490.25/18,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,757.32
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