Finding the Third Proportional to 18,466 and 40,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,466 and 40,388 is: 88,334.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,466 : 40,388 = 40,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,466/40,388 = 40,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,466x = 40,388 × 40,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,466x = 1,631,190,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,631,190,544/18,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,334.81
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