Finding the Third Proportional to 18,972 and 41,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,972 and 41,589 is: 91,168.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,972 : 41,589 = 41,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,972/41,589 = 41,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,972x = 41,589 × 41,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,972x = 1,729,644,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,729,644,921/18,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,168.30
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