Finding the Third Proportional to 18,930 and 41,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,930 and 41,164 is: 89,512.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,930 : 41,164 = 41,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,930/41,164 = 41,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,930x = 41,164 × 41,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,930x = 1,694,474,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,694,474,896/18,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,512.67
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