Finding the Third Proportional to 18,768 and 40,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,768 and 40,434 is: 87,111.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,768 : 40,434 = 40,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,768/40,434 = 40,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,768x = 40,434 × 40,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,768x = 1,634,908,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,634,908,356/18,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,111.49
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