Finding the Third Proportional to 18,459 and 40,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,459 and 40,610 is: 89,342.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,459 : 40,610 = 40,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,459/40,610 = 40,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,459x = 40,610 × 40,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,459x = 1,649,172,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,649,172,100/18,459 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,342.44
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