Finding the Third Proportional to 18,804 and 40,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,804 and 40,848 is: 88,734.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,804 : 40,848 = 40,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,804/40,848 = 40,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,804x = 40,848 × 40,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,804x = 1,668,559,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,668,559,104/18,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,734.26
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