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Finding the Third Proportional to 18.49 and 28.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 18.49 and 28.52 is: 43.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.49 : 28.52 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.49/28.52 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.49x = 28.52 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.49x = 813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.17/18.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.98

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