Finding the Third Proportional to 18,538 and 41,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,538 and 41,221 is: 91,658.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,538 : 41,221 = 41,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,538/41,221 = 41,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,538x = 41,221 × 41,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,538x = 1,699,170,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,699,170,841/18,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,658.80
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