Finding the Third Proportional to 18,748 and 27,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,748 and 27,957 is: 41,689.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,748 : 27,957 = 27,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,748/27,957 = 27,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,748x = 27,957 × 27,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,748x = 781,593,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 781,593,849/18,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,689.45
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