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Finding the Third Proportional to 18.56 and 28.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 18.56 and 28.69 is: 44.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.56 : 28.69 = 28.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.56/28.69 = 28.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.56x = 28.69 × 28.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.56x = 822.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.97/18.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.34

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