Finding the Third Proportional to 18,403 and 39,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,403 and 39,721 is: 85,733.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,403 : 39,721 = 39,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,403/39,721 = 39,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,403x = 39,721 × 39,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,403x = 1,577,757,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,577,757,841/18,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,733.73
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