Finding the Third Proportional to 18,498 and 40,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,498 and 40,452 is: 88,461.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,498 : 40,452 = 40,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,498/40,452 = 40,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,498x = 40,452 × 40,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,498x = 1,636,364,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,636,364,304/18,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,461.69
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