Finding the Third Proportional to 18,228 and 40,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,228 and 40,020 is: 87,864.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,228 : 40,020 = 40,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,228/40,020 = 40,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,228x = 40,020 × 40,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,228x = 1,601,600,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,601,600,400/18,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,864.85
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