Finding the Third Proportional to 9,058 and 18,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 9,058 and 18,698 is: 38,597.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,058 : 18,698 = 18,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,058/18,698 = 18,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,058x = 18,698 × 18,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,058x = 349,615,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,615,204/9,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,597.40
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