Finding the Third Proportional to 18,869 and 41,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,869 and 41,014 is: 89,148.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,869 : 41,014 = 41,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,869/41,014 = 41,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,869x = 41,014 × 41,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,869x = 1,682,148,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,682,148,196/18,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,148.77
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