Finding the Third Proportional to 18,514 and 39,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,514 and 39,988 is: 86,369.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,514 : 39,988 = 39,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,514/39,988 = 39,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,514x = 39,988 × 39,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,514x = 1,599,040,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,040,144/18,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,369.24
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