Finding the Third Proportional to 18,922 and 40,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,922 and 40,150 is: 85,193.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,922 : 40,150 = 40,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,922/40,150 = 40,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,922x = 40,150 × 40,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,922x = 1,612,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,612,022,500/18,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,193.03
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