Finding the Third Proportional to 18,608 and 40,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,608 and 40,504 is: 88,164.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,608 : 40,504 = 40,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,608/40,504 = 40,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,608x = 40,504 × 40,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,608x = 1,640,574,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,640,574,016/18,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,164.98
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