Finding the Third Proportional to 18,880 and 27,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,880 and 27,640 is: 40,464.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,880 : 27,640 = 27,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,880/27,640 = 27,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,880x = 27,640 × 27,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,880x = 763,969,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 763,969,600/18,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,464.49
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