Finding the Third Proportional to 18,726 and 40,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,726 and 40,969 is: 89,632.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,726 : 40,969 = 40,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,726/40,969 = 40,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,726x = 40,969 × 40,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,726x = 1,678,458,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,678,458,961/18,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,632.54
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