Finding the Third Proportional to 18,735 and 41,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,735 and 41,190 is: 90,558.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,735 : 41,190 = 41,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,735/41,190 = 41,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,735x = 41,190 × 41,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,735x = 1,696,616,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,696,616,100/18,735 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,558.64
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