Finding the Third Proportional to 18,356 and 40,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,356 and 40,532 is: 89,498.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,356 : 40,532 = 40,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,356/40,532 = 40,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,356x = 40,532 × 40,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,356x = 1,642,843,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,642,843,024/18,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,498.97
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