Finding the Third Proportional to 18,936 and 44,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,936 and 44,664 is: 105,348.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,936 : 44,664 = 44,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,936/44,664 = 44,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,936x = 44,664 × 44,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,936x = 1,994,872,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,872,896/18,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,348.17
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