Finding the Third Proportional to 18,985 and 37,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,985 and 37,947 is: 75,848.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,985 : 37,947 = 37,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,985/37,947 = 37,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,985x = 37,947 × 37,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,985x = 1,439,974,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,439,974,809/18,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,848.03
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