Finding the Third Proportional to 18,450 and 40,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,450 and 40,027 is: 86,837.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,450 : 40,027 = 40,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,450/40,027 = 40,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,450x = 40,027 × 40,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,450x = 1,602,160,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,602,160,729/18,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,837.98
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