Finding the Third Proportional to 18,350 and 40,217.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,350 and 40,217.50 is: 88,144.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,350 : 40,217.50 = 40,217.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,350/40,217.50 = 40,217.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,350x = 40,217.50 × 40,217.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,350x = 1,617,447,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,617,447,306.25/18,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,144.27
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