Finding the Third Proportional to 18,776 and 40,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,776 and 40,652 is: 88,015.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,776 : 40,652 = 40,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,776/40,652 = 40,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,776x = 40,652 × 40,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,776x = 1,652,585,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,652,585,104/18,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,015.82
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