Finding the Third Proportional to 18,432 and 40,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,432 and 40,320 is: 88,200
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,432 : 40,320 = 40,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,432/40,320 = 40,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,432x = 40,320 × 40,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,432x = 1,625,702,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,702,400/18,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,200
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