Finding the Third Proportional to 18,924 and 40,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,924 and 40,735 is: 87,684.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,924 : 40,735 = 40,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,924/40,735 = 40,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,924x = 40,735 × 40,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,924x = 1,659,340,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,659,340,225/18,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,684.43
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