Finding the Third Proportional to 18,212 and 40,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,212 and 40,037 is: 88,016.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,212 : 40,037 = 40,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,212/40,037 = 40,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,212x = 40,037 × 40,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,212x = 1,602,961,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,602,961,369/18,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,016.77
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