Finding the Third Proportional to 18,248 and 40,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,248 and 40,088 is: 88,067.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,248 : 40,088 = 40,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,248/40,088 = 40,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,248x = 40,088 × 40,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,248x = 1,607,047,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,607,047,744/18,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,067.06
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