Finding the Third Proportional to 18,480 and 40,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,480 and 40,254 is: 87,683.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,480 : 40,254 = 40,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,480/40,254 = 40,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,480x = 40,254 × 40,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,480x = 1,620,384,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,620,384,516/18,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,683.14
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