Finding the Third Proportional to 18,766 and 41,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,766 and 41,248 is: 90,663.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,766 : 41,248 = 41,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,766/41,248 = 41,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,766x = 41,248 × 41,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,766x = 1,701,397,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,397,504/18,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,663.83
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