Finding the Third Proportional to 18,672 and 39,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,672 and 39,840 is: 85,005.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,672 : 39,840 = 39,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,672/39,840 = 39,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,672x = 39,840 × 39,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,672x = 1,587,225,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,587,225,600/18,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,005.66
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