Finding the Third Proportional to 18,815 and 44,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,815 and 44,562 is: 105,541.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,815 : 44,562 = 44,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,815/44,562 = 44,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,815x = 44,562 × 44,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,815x = 1,985,771,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,985,771,844/18,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,541.95
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