Finding the Third Proportional to 18,445 and 27,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,445 and 27,686 is: 41,556.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,445 : 27,686 = 27,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,445/27,686 = 27,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,445x = 27,686 × 27,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,445x = 766,514,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 766,514,596/18,445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,556.77
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