Finding the Third Proportional to 18,028 and 25,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,028 and 25,302 is: 35,510.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,028 : 25,302 = 25,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,028/25,302 = 25,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,028x = 25,302 × 25,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,028x = 640,191,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 640,191,204/18,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,510.94
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