Finding the Third Proportional to 18,470 and 40,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,470 and 40,018 is: 86,704.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,470 : 40,018 = 40,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,470/40,018 = 40,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,470x = 40,018 × 40,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,470x = 1,601,440,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,601,440,324/18,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,704.94
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