Finding the Third Proportional to 18,705 and 40,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,705 and 40,929 is: 89,558.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,705 : 40,929 = 40,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,705/40,929 = 40,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,705x = 40,929 × 40,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,705x = 1,675,183,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,675,183,041/18,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,558.03
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