Finding the Third Proportional to 18,854 and 39,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,854 and 39,648 is: 83,375.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,854 : 39,648 = 39,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,854/39,648 = 39,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,854x = 39,648 × 39,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,854x = 1,571,963,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,571,963,904/18,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,375.62
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