Finding the Third Proportional to 18,812 and 41,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,812 and 41,494 is: 91,524.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,812 : 41,494 = 41,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,812/41,494 = 41,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,812x = 41,494 × 41,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,812x = 1,721,752,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,721,752,036/18,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,524.14
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