Finding the Third Proportional to 18,670 and 40,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,670 and 40,625 is: 88,398.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,670 : 40,625 = 40,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,670/40,625 = 40,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,670x = 40,625 × 40,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,670x = 1,650,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,650,390,625/18,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,398.00
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