Finding the Third Proportional to 18,835 and 27,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,835 and 27,685 is: 40,693.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,835 : 27,685 = 27,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,835/27,685 = 27,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,835x = 27,685 × 27,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,835x = 766,459,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 766,459,225/18,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,693.35
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