Finding the Third Proportional to 18,726 and 41,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,726 and 41,346 is: 91,289.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,726 : 41,346 = 41,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,726/41,346 = 41,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,726x = 41,346 × 41,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,726x = 1,709,491,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,709,491,716/18,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,289.74
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