Finding the Third Proportional to 18,870 and 24,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,870 and 24,201 is: 31,038.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,870 : 24,201 = 24,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,870/24,201 = 24,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,870x = 24,201 × 24,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,870x = 585,688,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 585,688,401/18,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,038.07
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