Finding the Third Proportional to 18,920 and 41,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,920 and 41,296 is: 90,135.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,920 : 41,296 = 41,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,920/41,296 = 41,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,920x = 41,296 × 41,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,920x = 1,705,359,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,705,359,616/18,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,135.29
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