Finding the Third Proportional to 18,513 and 40,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,513 and 40,311 is: 87,774.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,513 : 40,311 = 40,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,513/40,311 = 40,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,513x = 40,311 × 40,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,513x = 1,624,976,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,624,976,721/18,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,774.90
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