Finding the Third Proportional to 18,240 and 40,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,240 and 40,080 is: 88,070.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,240 : 40,080 = 40,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,240/40,080 = 40,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,240x = 40,080 × 40,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,240x = 1,606,406,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,606,406,400/18,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,070.53
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