Finding the Third Proportional to 18,448 and 39,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,448 and 39,995 is: 86,708.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,448 : 39,995 = 39,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,448/39,995 = 39,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,448x = 39,995 × 39,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,448x = 1,599,600,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,600,025/18,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,708.59
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