Finding the Third Proportional to 18,102 and 28,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,102 and 28,026 is: 43,390.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,102 : 28,026 = 28,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,102/28,026 = 28,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,102x = 28,026 × 28,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,102x = 785,456,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 785,456,676/18,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,390.60
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