Finding the Third Proportional to 18,804 and 44,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,804 and 44,550 is: 105,546.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,804 : 44,550 = 44,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,804/44,550 = 44,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,804x = 44,550 × 44,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,804x = 1,984,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,984,702,500/18,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,546.83
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