Finding the Third Proportional to 18,806 and 39,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,806 and 39,716 is: 83,875.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,806 : 39,716 = 39,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,806/39,716 = 39,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,806x = 39,716 × 39,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,806x = 1,577,360,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,577,360,656/18,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,875.39
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