Finding the Third Proportional to 18,888 and 41,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,888 and 41,367 is: 90,598.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,888 : 41,367 = 41,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,888/41,367 = 41,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,888x = 41,367 × 41,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,888x = 1,711,228,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,711,228,689/18,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,598.72
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