Finding the Third Proportional to 18,646 and 41,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,646 and 41,436 is: 92,080.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,646 : 41,436 = 41,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,646/41,436 = 41,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,646x = 41,436 × 41,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,646x = 1,716,942,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,716,942,096/18,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,080.99
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