Finding the Third Proportional to 18,796 and 41,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,796 and 41,313 is: 90,804.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,796 : 41,313 = 41,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,796/41,313 = 41,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,796x = 41,313 × 41,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,796x = 1,706,763,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,706,763,969/18,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,804.64
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