Finding the Third Proportional to 18,970 and 40,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,970 and 40,748 is: 87,527.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,970 : 40,748 = 40,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,970/40,748 = 40,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,970x = 40,748 × 40,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,970x = 1,660,399,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,660,399,504/18,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,527.65
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