Finding the Third Proportional to 18,716 and 41,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,716 and 41,584 is: 92,393.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,716 : 41,584 = 41,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,716/41,584 = 41,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,716x = 41,584 × 41,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,716x = 1,729,229,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,729,229,056/18,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,393.09
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