Finding the Third Proportional to 18,216 and 40,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,216 and 40,005 is: 87,856.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,216 : 40,005 = 40,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,216/40,005 = 40,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,216x = 40,005 × 40,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,216x = 1,600,400,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,600,400,025/18,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,856.83
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