Finding the Third Proportional to 18,870 and 51,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,870 and 51,315 is: 139,545.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,870 : 51,315 = 51,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,870/51,315 = 51,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,870x = 51,315 × 51,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,870x = 2,633,229,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,633,229,225/18,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,545.80
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