Finding the Third Proportional to 18,896 and 41,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,896 and 41,122 is: 89,490.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,896 : 41,122 = 41,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,896/41,122 = 41,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,896x = 41,122 × 41,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,896x = 1,691,018,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,691,018,884/18,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,490.84
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