Finding the Third Proportional to 18,488 and 40,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,488 and 40,663 is: 89,435.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,488 : 40,663 = 40,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,488/40,663 = 40,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,488x = 40,663 × 40,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,488x = 1,653,479,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,653,479,569/18,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,435.29
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