Finding the Third Proportional to 18,454 and 40,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,454 and 40,706 is: 89,789.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,454 : 40,706 = 40,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,454/40,706 = 40,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,454x = 40,706 × 40,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,454x = 1,656,978,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,656,978,436/18,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,789.66
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