Finding the Third Proportional to 18,506 and 40,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,506 and 40,702 is: 89,519.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,506 : 40,702 = 40,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,506/40,702 = 40,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,506x = 40,702 × 40,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,506x = 1,656,652,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,656,652,804/18,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,519.77
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