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Finding the Third Proportional to 18.28 and 28.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 18.28 and 28.55 is: 44.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.28 : 28.55 = 28.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.28/28.55 = 28.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.28x = 28.55 × 28.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.28x = 814.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.92/18.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.58

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