Finding the Third Proportional to 18,730 and 41,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,730 and 41,132 is: 90,327.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,730 : 41,132 = 41,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,730/41,132 = 41,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,730x = 41,132 × 41,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,730x = 1,691,841,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,691,841,424/18,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,327.89
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