Finding the Third Proportional to 18,737 and 40,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,737 and 40,225 is: 86,355.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,737 : 40,225 = 40,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,737/40,225 = 40,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,737x = 40,225 × 40,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,737x = 1,618,050,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,618,050,625/18,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,355.91
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