Finding the Third Proportional to 18,896 and 25,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,896 and 25,936 is: 35,598.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,896 : 25,936 = 25,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,896/25,936 = 25,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,896x = 25,936 × 25,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,896x = 672,676,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 672,676,096/18,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,598.86
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