Finding the Third Proportional to 18,580 and 40,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,580 and 40,004 is: 86,131.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,580 : 40,004 = 40,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,580/40,004 = 40,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,580x = 40,004 × 40,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,580x = 1,600,320,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,600,320,016/18,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,131.32
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