Finding the Third Proportional to 18,892 and 39,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,892 and 39,008 is: 80,543.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,892 : 39,008 = 39,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,892/39,008 = 39,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,892x = 39,008 × 39,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,892x = 1,521,624,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,521,624,064/18,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,543.30
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