Finding the Third Proportional to 18,871 and 39,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,871 and 39,991 is: 84,748.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,871 : 39,991 = 39,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,871/39,991 = 39,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,871x = 39,991 × 39,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,871x = 1,599,280,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,280,081/18,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,748.03
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