Finding the Third Proportional to 18,881 and 29,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,881 and 29,988 is: 47,628.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,881 : 29,988 = 29,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,881/29,988 = 29,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,881x = 29,988 × 29,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,881x = 899,280,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 899,280,144/18,881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,628.84
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