Finding the Third Proportional to 18,684 and 41,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,684 and 41,040 is: 90,145.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,684 : 41,040 = 41,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,684/41,040 = 41,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,684x = 41,040 × 41,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,684x = 1,684,281,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,684,281,600/18,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,145.66
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