Finding the Third Proportional to 18,690 and 27,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,690 and 27,873 is: 41,567.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,690 : 27,873 = 27,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,690/27,873 = 27,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,690x = 27,873 × 27,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,690x = 776,904,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,904,129/18,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,567.90
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