Finding the Third Proportional to 18,456 and 39,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,456 and 39,856 is: 86,069.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,456 : 39,856 = 39,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,456/39,856 = 39,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,456x = 39,856 × 39,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,456x = 1,588,500,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,588,500,736/18,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,069.61
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