Finding the Third Proportional to 18,810 and 41,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,810 and 41,310 is: 90,723.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,810 : 41,310 = 41,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,810/41,310 = 41,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,810x = 41,310 × 41,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,810x = 1,706,516,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,706,516,100/18,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,723.88
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