Finding the Third Proportional to 18,596 and 27,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,596 and 27,908 is: 41,883.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,596 : 27,908 = 27,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,596/27,908 = 27,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,596x = 27,908 × 27,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,596x = 778,856,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 778,856,464/18,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,883.01
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