Finding the Third Proportional to 18,709 and 40,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,709 and 40,691 is: 88,500.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,709 : 40,691 = 40,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,709/40,691 = 40,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,709x = 40,691 × 40,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,709x = 1,655,757,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,655,757,481/18,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,500.59
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